Recently, I went to a blogging conference in Arizona, called Blended. Traveling brings me so much joy. Staying in hotels, flying on airplanes, attending conferences, navigating new cities on my own, learning new things, meeting new people and experiencing places I've never been before, I love it! This conference was…
Disclosure: I received an eCopy of Robyn Webb’s upcoming cookbook, "The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection" and I will be receiving a hard copy of her book as well. As such, that makes this a sponsored post, but all opinions expressed are 100% my own. Food plays a big role…
When things go wrong, and my world is topsy-turvy, sugar always goes right. This Chocolate Coffee Nut Bark came together beautifully on a day when life was not being beautiful. My life may not always be rock-star fabulous, (Let's face it, we all have bad days. Right?) but man, sugar…
September is National Potato Month! My Top 12 Potato Recipes showcase some different ways to eat our favorite spud. It's a start anyway because there are just sooooooooo many ways to make potatoes! I can speak from experience. We eat a lot of potatoes around here (My husband is Mr.…
Hatch Chile Season is too short! It feels like you blink once and then they're gone. These delicious chiles are just another reason to savor each season and the fabulous produce that goes with it. As the sign says, it's now or next year! My friends from the Inland Empire…
It's time to get your jam on! Insert your favorite jamming song here and let's dance it out! I'm a big fan of jamming in the shower, alone in my car, or dancing in my slippers in the kitchen while I'm canning. Can you jam and can at the same…
Disclaimer: Melissa’s Produce supplied the Hatch Chiles and Tangerine Hatch Chile Not Ketchup Dipping Sauce for the recipe in this post. I was not compensated in any other way, and all opinions expressed are my own. My brain says it's summer, yet the TV commercials and children who live in…
Disclaimer: Melissa’s Produce supplied the Dried Hatch Chiles, Dried Tomatoes, Hatch Chile Powder for the recipe in this post. I was not compensated in any other way, and all opinions expressed are my own. I am excited to share this homemade, do-it-yourself, create-your-own-pantry-of-goodness, can't-get-enough, won't-buy-store-bought-any-more, putting-it-on-everything, DIY Spicy Hatch Chile…
Hi friends! Every time I get ready to post Sara's Top 12 on the 12th I find myself saying "Can you believe we're already to the middle of the month?" Time seems to go faster and faster as I get older. Why is that? It doesn't seem fair. Then again,…
We had a brief respite from the sweltering heat this week. Next weeks forecast shows temperatures heading back into the 100+ range. Ugh. This is my least favorite season! However, even with the heat, the days are made better with cold drinks and good friends. I made this Peach Tea…