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The Ultimate Simple Rhubarb Pie Recipe: Classic and Delicious
We’re a big fan of Simple Rhubarb Pie and missed it a lot when we lived on the east and west coasts of the US. Little did we know, rhubarb is a Midwest thing and I couldn’t find it in other areas! I’ve shared several other rhubarb recipes that I LOVE to make during fresh rhubarb season and then with…
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Golden Elixir: How to Make & Use Dandelion-Infused Oil
Dandelions mark the beginning of spring. While many people think of them as annoying weeds that take over our yards in the early warm days, I have learned to love and appreciate them! They fill my yard with beautiful yellow flowers and encourage the bees to come out and pollinate early! My favorite thing to do with them is create…
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Learn How To Make This Homemade Chess / Ooey Gooey Cake
Growing up, my aunt made the most amazing cake ever! A chess cake! It was one of my favorites and what everyone begged me to bring to holiday get-togethers as an adult. It was not until doing a deep dive into trying to learn how to make this Homemade chess cake that I learned that calling it a ‘Chess Cake’…
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Simple and Delicious No Pectin Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe
Strawberries & rhubarb are the perfect pair for pies, crumbles, jams, and more. I love making this super easy No Pectin Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. The fewer ingredients, the better! Amiright? When the rhubarb starts popping up in Northern Illinois it is one of the first signs of spring. After our long winters, those green leaves are such a welcomed sight!…
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Preserve & Savor: Pressure Canned Chicken Soup Made Simple
This Pressure Canned Chicken Soup recipe is so flavorful and really easy to put together. The best part about pressure canning your own chicken soup is that you control each ingredient that goes into it and there will be no surprises. No artificial ingredients or preservatives! You can add veggies from your garden or farmers market and put home or…
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Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping: Delicious and Easy
This Rhubarb Coffee Cake recipe is a welcome change from my usual pie recipe. You’re going to love it with your tea, coffee, or just whenever you need a delicious, sweet treat. This cake boasts a streusel topping that complements the soft, fluffy cake. The secret ingredients in this coffee cake is the sour cream, which adds a creamy and…
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3 Creative Mason Jar Gifts: Recipes & Free Printable
I have received so many compliments on the Mason Jar Gifts that I gave out around Christmas last year. It was so fun to receive pictures of my friends and their kiddos baking these cookies and brownies together. I’ll be making these super easy gifts again next year and adding in my Oatmeal Cookie Mason Jar Recipe to the mix!…
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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 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 big meat…
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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, Black Raspberry Currant Jam, and pie fillings to enjoy that flavor all year…
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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…
