Canning
Canning Tomatoes
Home canned tomatoes keep their freshness so well, without that tinny or overly sharp aftertaste you sometimes find in store bought canned tomatoes. Although in a pinch the store bought will do, but if you […]
Heart Healthy
Canning
Cooking Seasonally
(Mom preparing to can tomato sauce) Cooking through the seasons can be as much an adventure as it is rewarding. There is nothing better than going to your local farmers market and finding all the […]
Canning
Home Canned Salsa
Y’all know I love my salsa, but I hate all the things you find in store bought salsa’s. So many preservatives and so much salt. It is so easy to make your own which I […]
Chicken
Bourbon-Molasses Glazed Chicken
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bourbon 1/4 cup molasses 4 tablespoons Maple syrup 2 green onion tops diced Freshly ground black pepper […]
Chicken
Strawberry Chicken Salad
This has to be one of my favorite times of the year. My favorite fruit is in season here in Florida. I believe Plant City, Florida has got the sweetest most beautiful strawberries I have […]
Appetizers
Black Bean Salsa
I decided to grill some chicken for dinner tonight. It’s a beautiful night with a light breeze, so I didn’t want to be trapped in the kitchen. I also didn’t want a lot of heavy […]