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a roasted air fryer cornish hen on a white plate with sage, lemon, and a bowl of salt.

Air Fryer Cornish Hens

Learn how to make the perfect Air Fryer Cornish Hens for a fast and delicious meal. These tender and delicious game hens look like an elegant meal but are perfect for a busy weeknight. As an...

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Scattered Sundays

To all the parents out there who are looking at the color-coded “summer fun bucket lists” on Pinterest and then googling “are there boarding schools for summer”, I see you and I honor you....

a blue bowl with multiple scoops of homemade peach ice cream, with whole peaches.

Homemade Peach Ice Cream

Like a bowl full of summer, this fresh Homemade Peach Ice Cream is packed full of flavor. This easy peach ice cream recipe can also use frozen or canned peaches, giving you that summer...

a glass bowl of cheese dip with veggies and pretzel bites on a wooden board

Pub Cheese

Pub Cheese is a delicious and flavorful spreadable cheese dip that you’re going to love snacking on! Perfect with crackers, veggies, and pretzels, this beer cheese recipe is a super-fast appetizer that will quickly...

a wooden bowl full of chopped kale, and a wooden cutting board with a knife.

Can You Freeze Kale

Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing kale to save a ton of time and money. Learning how to freeze kale for smoothies, soups, and sauces is a great way to preserve this healthy staple...

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Scattered Sundays

Bennett’s last tball game was yesterday, and the close ceremonies are on Tuesday. I’m glad to almost have that in the rearview mirror. On one hand, it was the boy’s sport that I was...

4 chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter cream cheese frosting on a white board.

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

This is the best Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting! Smooth, creamy, and with the perfect amount of peanut butter, you’ll flip for this easy frosting recipe. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases....

a wooden bowl full of dried rosemary.

How to Dry Rosemary

Learn how to dry rosemary in a food dehydrator, via air drying, in the microwave, or in the oven. Drying rosemary is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! As an Amazon Associate,...

a glass bottle with strawberry simple syrup with fresh strawberries and a glass behind it.

Strawberry Simple Syrup

Learn how easy it is to make your own Strawberry Simple Syrup for desserts, cocktails, tea, and lemonade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of strawberry syrup for drinks and more. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

a mom and her son who has a silly looking smile at a ballpark.

Scattered Sundays

Hey, good news! Unlike last week, our house didn’t almost burn down this week. Everything else after that is just gravy. House not burning down > everything else.

a grey bowl with vegan aioli topped with sliced green onions with a plate of vegetables.

Creamy Vegan Aioli

This creamy Vegan Aioli recipe is an egg-free garlic miracle! It is a deliciously easy healthy sauce that goes with everything. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Looking for an egg-free...

stacked jars of strawberry freezer jam with fresh strawberries on a white board.

Strawberry Freezer Jam

The freshest tasting jam you’ve ever had, this Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe is so simple to make. Just three ingredients and 20 minutes, and you’ll have homemade strawberry jam made by your very own hands. As...