by Simple Life and Home | May 31, 2012 | Desserts, Food & Garden
This homemade O’Henry bars recipe comes to me from a good friend and former roommate. The first time she made them, I was hooked! They’re great for summer, because you don’t have to turn on the oven. They’re great for the winter, because...
by Simple Life and Home | May 30, 2012 | Dinner, Food & Garden, Money Savers
Have you ever wanted to host a get-together with friends—but held back because your spending ability was limited? Next time you want to feed a crowd, consider throwing a homemade pizza party instead. These kinds of gatherings are highly successful for three reasons: 1...
by Simple Life and Home | May 23, 2012 | Dinner, Food & Garden
At long last, grilling season is upon us. In honor of outdoor cooking, I’m sharing one of my favorite for-the-grill recipes. I adapted this grilled salmon caesar pasta salad dish from a Pampered Chef recipe my sister brought to my attention a couple of years ago. At...
by Simple Life and Home | May 22, 2012 | Freezing & Canning, Life & Home
It’s that time of year again. Strawberries are ripe on the vine. Time to review one of my favorite activities: how to make strawberry freezer jam. Until a few years ago, I had never made strawberry freezer jam. Quite frankly, I was a little intimidated by the whole...
by Simple Life and Home | May 15, 2012 | Breads, Food & Garden
Started off the morning with my favorite banana chocolate chip muffins. This recipe comes from one of my favorite church cookbooks. If you ever have a chance to buy a church cookbook, do it! First, you’ll be supporting a good cause. The church has a great track record...
