Learn how easy it is to make homemade vanilla extract that’s cost effective, rich in flavor and totally worth the wait. I’m going to tell you the truth. For my whole life, I’ve used imitation vanilla (ahhh). I know what a travesty, but honestly, let’s be real. It’s cheap, convenient, smells great…
25+ Easy Homemade Snack Recipes
Find ore than 25 easy homemade snack recipes that are perfect to keeps kids (and adults) full after school, on road trips and beyond! My kiddos are always snacking, which means I need to be prepared and have some homemade snacks on hand. While we always have fresh fruits and veggies, but…
Soft & Chewy Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
Sourdough discard pretzel bites have a soft and chewy center and a delicious classic pretzel outside with a slight tangy twist. If you keep a sourdough starter you know the struggle of coming up with ways to use the discard. I’m always on the hunt for a good sourdough discard recipe and…
Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce (Only 5 Ingredients)
It only takes a few fridge and pantry staples to make the creamiest and most delicious cheddar cheese sauce that’s perfect for dipping soft pretzels or drizzling over pasta for homemade Mac ‘n cheese. One of the very first things I learned to make in the kitchen was a homemade white sauce,…
Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Soft, chewy chocolate chunk cookies studded with sweet maraschino cherries and a hint of almond for a nostalgic, bakery-style treat. There’s something undeniably nostalgic about maraschino cherries. Maybe it’s the way they remind you of old-school ice cream parlors, Shirley Temples, or holiday baking with someone who always had butter softening on…
How to Sew a KitchenAid Sliding Mat
Learn how to sew a KitchenAid sliding mat that makes moving your mixer less cumbersome and more like a breeze. It’s been almost 12 years since I received my KitchenAid stand mixer as a wedding gift from my husband’s side of the family and I’m so grateful that I’ve had it in…
