Adventures of a Military Family of 8
No Anchor Can Hold Us Down...
During the Holidays we host a lot of get-togethers for both Adults and teenagers alike. I love to make the kids fun drinks while the adults have some as well. I had a lot of fun putting this Ultimate List of Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes because it gave me so many ideas to choose from! I hope you can find one, two, ten recipes that you will love!
This Recipe: How to Make Pomegranate Agave Martini is one of the tastiest Martini recipes I have made. The rich taste of the Pomegranate and the agave together make it really stand out from the rest. Give it a try, it’s a perfect drink during any time of the year!
Ah, what to do with all this leftover candy!? Once everyone’s gotten sick of eating candy on its own (who am I kidding?!). Has that ever happened? There’s no way our candy lasts until we’re sick of it. While I love chocolate as is, some of them could use a twist. I’ve put together a list of 70+ different recipes that use different candies to make some seriously delicious treats. There’s everything from cookies and brownies to pies and cheesecakes. The one I’m dying to try is the Candy Corn butter, which they say tastes just like Butterfingers. Definitely something I’ll have to make and eat sparingly! I hope you enjoy The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection!
The kids and I love making cookies during the cold weather months and bonus points if they are for gifts. Of course not everyone has the time to sit and intricately pipe 50 lace designs on cookies and that’s why this has become my favorite design. With just a magical mix of sprinkles and some pretty letters, you have a gorgeous cookie with a gourmet look. How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies for this Fall and Thanksgiving season! [Read more…]
The perfect Fall cider weather has finally arrived! I am SO happy and ready for all the things that come with Fall, sweaters, food, Family outings; and everything pumpkin! I am so happy to share with you this How to Make Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider Recipe. It is one of my favorite drink creations! [Read more…]
Since moving into our new home in September, I have made it a point to cook and bake more often. My Husband would do about 90% of the cooking for us since I was usually sick, on bed rest, or having bad pain days. I have begun with a slow pace, giving myself easy recipes I can make. This recipe for Mini Lattice Apple Pies is great year round, but especially during these cold days! [Read more…]
I have recently discovered canning. I always wanted to try it, but was very afraid as I had seen many scary stories about pressure cookers not working properly. After doing a lot of research, I found a pressure cooker I felt safe with (link below). It was so much easier than I thought!
As long as directions are followed, there is no reason things should go wrong, as a scaredy cat; I approve this product 😉
The first recipe I tried is this Homemade Canned Apple Pie Filling, and let me tell you; we ALL loved it!
If you try this, let me know how you liked it!
This recipe yields 2 quarts to make larger batches simply multiply the recipe ingredients as needed
1 quart = one 9 inch pie
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Directions:
Do you can? If so, what are your favorites? Any tips you’d like to share with a first timer?
If you don’t can, why not start?
Enjoy!!! ?
The countdown has already started, Thanksgiving is a week away! Are you finalizing some of your cooking and baking recipes? This Adorable Turkey Sugar Cookie Recipe with directions will help you add a cute touch to those kid’s tables. Share your final pictures with me when you’re done. I’d love to see your masterpieces. [Read more…]
