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Scattered Sundays

Full disclosure: this post was written and scheduled by Friday morning so that I could fully enjoy our trip to Canada to hang out with Katie. It is likely that the world (we all...

a fluffy air fryer omelet topped with sliced tomatoes, cheese, and parsley on a grey plate.

Air Fryer Omelet

Light and fluffy Air Fryer Omelets are about to be your new favorite breakfast! Ready in a flash with whatever toppings you’d like, these omelettes in the air fryer are great for breakfast, lunch,...

3 chocolate zucchini muffins on a white plate with a small jug of milk behind it.

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Delicious and fluffy, these double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the perfect tasty treat. Made with an impressive three cups of shredded zucchini, they’re so good and packed with amazing flavor and chocolate chips. As an Amazon...

a white bowl with pine nut free pesto, tomatoes, and bread sticks.

Pesto Without Pine Nuts

This easy homemade pesto without pine nuts recipe comes together with only 6 simple ingredients. Homemade pesto is delicious and affordable. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Pesto can make you...

Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It went from 93 on Sunday, to 65 on Monday. I went from sweating my face off, to wearing socks again in 24 hours. Wild...

5 jars of blueberry rhubarb jam, one is opened with a spoon sticking out of it.

Blueberry Rhubarb Jam

Homemade Blueberry Rhubarb Jam is a delicious spread for toast, yogurt, or dessert recipes. Thanks to the low-sugar recipe, this blueberry jam tastes fresh and bright, just like real fruit. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

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Canning Peaches {How to Can Peaches}

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

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions is 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 sweet potato on a tan plate topped with butter and green onions

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

These Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes are ready in less time than oven-baked. Simple and fuss-free, these perfectly cooked whole sweet potatoes are great for a fast dinner or a weeknight side dish. As...

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Scattered Sundays

We headed to Ocean Shores this week for a week at Troy’s parent’s place down there. The weather was absolutely perfect, even with a wind advisory that happened on Wednesday and Thursday. On the...

a grey bowl with pea and bacon risotto and rose gold fork.

Pea and Bacon Risotto

This delicious Instant Pot Pea and Bacon Risotto is a one-pot weeknight dinner that is packed with amazing flavors. Ready in a flash, this pressure cooker risotto eliminates the long cook time and constant stirring of a...

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Canning Apricots

An easy step-by-step tutorial on Canning Apricots. This recipe for preserving apricots is perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases....