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A bowl of bowl of homemade applesauce with cinnamon sticks and apples on a grey board

Canning Applesauce

An easy step-by-step tutorial on Canning Applesauce. This recipe for how to preserve apples is perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...

a kid standing on rocks with his arms in the air.

Scattered Sundays

It is time. We have survived. There was fighting, yelling, some getting along, and some memories made. But at long last, school is starting this week and life returns to normal. Praise be.

fried okra in a white dish on a wooden plate

Air Fryer Okra

Crispy, crunchy, and so poppable, this Air Fryer Okra will be a huge hit! Perfect as a quick appetizer, side dish, or a healthy game-day snack, fried okra in the air fryer is sure...

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

a kid standing on rocks with his arms in the air.

Scattered Sundays

Happy Sunday, loves! Life is busy and I'm spending the final day of the weekend at our giant soccer event. It's been wild. So much work, but also fun.

a stack of whole wheat pancakes topped with butter and berries with a small puddle of maple syrup on the plate.

Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe

An easy from-scratch recipe for the fluffiest Whole Wheat Pancakes you've ever had. These healthy make-ahead pancakes are made with 100% whole wheat flour and buttermilk.

a plate of fried green tomatoes on a white board with small green tomatoes

Air Fryer Green Tomatoes

Crispy, crunchy, and super delicious, these Air Fryer Green Tomatoes will be a huge hit! Perfect as a fast appetizer or a side dish, these healthy(ish) fried green tomatoes are sure to become a...

a stuffed animal in a pantry.

Scattered Sundays

This week marks the first of two of the busiest weeks of the entire summer for yours truly. Between work and a giant soccer event that I am helping to plan, my plate was...

a weck jar of pickled cauliflower, red peppers, and dill.

Pickled Cauliflower

This quick pickled cauliflower is a fast and easy way to preserve this tasty and healthy vegetable! Enjoy this delicious and fast spicy pickled cauliflower without the hassle of canning.

a white bowl with Instant Pot Quinoa topped with chopped parsley, sitting on a wooden board. There are small bowls of seasonings and parsley on a white marbled surface.

Easy Instant Pot Quinoa

Make perfect Instant Pot Quinoa for a fast side dish that the whole family will love! Made in a flash in a pressure cooker, this delicious quinoa recipe pairs well with so many dishes....

a kid picking blueberries.

Scattered Sundays

Another weekend, another soccer tournament. Which sounds exhausting, but I'm just being dramatic. It's our second and last tournament of the 2023 summer-fall season.