DIY ~ Nilla (Real Vanilla) Wafers

Writing this blog brings me great joy, but there is also a more serious side . . .

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus is one of those pricey dips found in the deli section. Health foodies have a deep appreciation for chick peas, aka garbanzo beans.

Rhubarb Pastry

Our youngest son, Matthew L~O~V~E~S rhubarb! Matt volunteered to drive up last weekend with his family to help his Papa put a new starter In our pickup. I had 2 pounds of "fresh picked rhubarb, and wanted to bake up something special to show my appreciation.

Update on our Three Sisters Gardens

This year was our first attempt at companion gardening with corn, beans and pumpkins . . .

DIY ~ Remineralizing Toothpaste

I finally took the plunge . . . and made my own Remineralizing Toothpaste!

Irish Soda Bread . . . Dutchy Style!

I like to know the rules, and follow them, except when it comes to cooking and baking . . . Then I always leave room for my creative juices to flow! While there is probably a wee mite of Irish in me, I believe it's the Dutchy side that's the creative cook and baker! That said, "Let's talk Soda Bread"!

Tomatoes and Canned Homemade Ketchup with a Kick!

I was looking for a creative way to use my first batch of homegrown San Marzano and Early Girl tomatoes and decided . . . KETCHUP!!!

Berry Pie with Easy Food Processor Butter Crust

We've been doing well with our low-carb lifestyle, eating berries by the handful, no fruit crisps, no pies, or tarts . . . for 2 whole weeks! . . . until we needed a "welcome home" pie!