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Upper Michigan Pasty: The Ultimate Recipe for Authentic Flavor
My husband’s family has some roots in Upper Michigan (check out our thimbleberry jam recipe if you don’t believe me 😆 ) so I knew it was in my future to try to make a pasty. Pasties are like a Yooper delicacy that became popular in the 1800s. If you’re unfamiliar with a pasty (pronounced pass-tee), it is like a…
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Black Raspberry Pie with the Best Crumble Top Recipe
It’s no secret that one of my favorite parts of summer is being able to pick fresh black raspberries and make Black Raspberry Pie. Last summer I discovered that not only could we enjoy fresh black raspberry recipes but I could also waterbath can Black Raspberry Jam and pie fillings to enjoy that flavor all year long. Somehow, it tastes…
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Rosemary Who? Try this Amazing Prime Rib Roast Recipe
This year, my nephew was telling me he would be cooking a prime rib roast for my sister and her kids at their little family get-together. He told me they were on sale and I was intrigued. I have never had a prime roast. Ribeyes – yes. We are a huge steak-eating family. But I have never had it in…
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The Only Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe You’ll Ever Need
This is the perfect Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble recipe. Try it and tell me if you agree! Living in the midwest, rhubarb has always been a staple in my dessert recipes. I grew up picking it, dipping it in sugar, and enjoying those tart bites. I love making pies with it and listening to the stories about how my grandma used…
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The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe + Mini Pot Pies
This Chicken Pot Pie is the best one out there. You really can’t go wrong with this classic comfort food. It’s got chicken, veggies, and a delicious crust all in one dish that my whole family loves. We usually make this a couple of times a month and it is my go-to when I have family or friends over. This…
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How to Dye Vibrant Easter Eggs with All-Natural Dye
I have never dyed Easter eggs that were this vibrant before! All-natural dye is definitely the way to go for your favorite Easter tradition. Sure, the process is a bit longer than a store-bought kit but it is so worth it to have all-natural ingredients and no artificial dyes. Plus, it is just FUN to see what nature can do.…
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Easy Berry Bars Everyone Will LOVE
Last summer I shared this DELICIOUS recipe for my black raspberry berry bars. They were so good and I will be making them again this summer when the black raspberries are in season. They’re my favorite kind of berry…or fruit…or maybe food…so I always enjoy the few weeks a year when they’re fresh. In the meantime, I tried the same…
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How to Make Mini Blueberry Pies
About a month ago, we picked and froze about 20 pounds of blueberries after a fun blueberry-picking adventure on our trip to Michigan. Yesterday, my daughter and I grabbed two of our premeasured bags out of the freezer, let them thaw for a couple of hours, and made Mini Blueberry Pies! It was a lot of fun and of course,…
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Brown Sugar is so Simple to Make – Try It and See!
Brown Sugar is a huge staple in my home. We are cookie lovers! haha, When I read all the crazy chemicals used in plastics I started to shift my family away from using anything that was wrapped or contained in plastic. I was so surprised by how much plastic we actually used I had never given it any thought. After…
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Easy Spicy Peach Salsa Recipe with Fresh Michigan Peaches
As a kid, I used to go up to a lake house in Michigan with some family friends every year. I hadn’t ever gone peach picking until we went back a couple of weeks ago! We picked peaches and blueberries while we were there. With the peaches, I made peach cobbler and this awesome spicy peach salsa. Can you believe…
