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6 Handy Kitchen Tools

6 Handy Kitchen Tools

When you spend lots of time in the kitchen, any tool that saves time is a winner in my book.  And while I’ve seen many kitchens smaller than mine, my own culinary storage space is not particularly roomy.  Any tools that take up room in a drawer or cupboard had better earn their keep! With this in mind, I present to you six…

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The Secret to Lump-Free Gummy Treats

The Secret to Lump-Free Homemade Gummy Treats

If you’re tired of lumpy homemade gummy treats, today’s your lucky day.  I’m slightly embarrassed that it took me so long to figure this out, but the good news is:

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Keep Apples from Browning with Essential Oils

How to Keep Apples from Browning…with essential oils

Did you know that essential oils can be used to keep apples from browning?  It’s true! Before I stopped buying juice, I often used

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Gummy Treats with Real Fruit | Roots & Boots

Homemade Gummy Treats with Real Fruit

Homemade gummy treats are definitely one of my biggest real food wins in the kid-friendly category. We’ve tried a variety of recipes, and while each of them worked pretty well and my kids have eaten them happily, this recipe is by far my favorite.

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Healthy S’mores

It’s campfire season here in our neck of the woods, and what’s a campfire without s’mores? Unfortunately most marshmallows, graham crackers and a certain popular brand of chocolate bar land squarely in the category of processed junk. Not to worry, you can make your own!  Homemade marshmallows have been

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Home Canned Salsa with Lime Juice

Home Canned Salsa with Lime Juice

Have I mentioned I’m married to a native Texan?  Back in Texas, salsa is practically it’s own food group.  And boy howdy, do we go through a lot of the stuff.

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Roasted Tomato Sauce for Canning or Freezing

Roasted Tomato Sauce for Canning or Freezing

It’s tomato season, y’all!  I’m dropping in from a long summer break to share a few of my favorite tomato canning recipes.  Stay tuned over the next week or so for a few more recipes, including salsa and tomato soup.  Here’s to that last great tomato harvest of the year–may yours be a bumper crop! …

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Spice Storage Solution: Mason Jars

Spice Storage Solution: Mason Jars

What a brilliant remedy for a problem that’s troubled me far too long: my most-used spices are now stored in 12 ounce quilted Ball canning jars.  Bingo!  The perfect solution.

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How to Make Meadow Tea

How to Make Meadow Tea

Where I grew up, Meadow Tea is about as common in summertime as ice cream, swimming pools and running barefoot through the grass. It’s simple to make, if you’ve got access to a large patch of mint.  

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Mini Nut Butter Cups

Mini Nut Butter Cups

Another winning recipe from Eat Like a Dinosaur! Quick and easy–two of my favorite words in the kitchen, Mini Nut Butter Cups were a big hit with the entire family.  I’ll definitely be making these tasty treats again!

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