Ah, cold weather and cold ice cream. That brings back some great memories! I remember when the weather started turning cold when I was in college in Florida (if you could really call it cold, that is...those southerners should believed it was!), some of my fellow cold-weather westerner friends … [Read more...] about Homemade Vanilla Bean and Pumpkin Ice Cream
Recipes
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker {Plus a Basic Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe}
I'm pretty sure I'd be hard pressed to find many people who dislike the taste of homemade ice cream. Its smooth, creamy texture and its decadent, pure flavor just dance on the tongue unlike any store bought ice cream could. Plus the fresh and non-typical things you can add in make it unique and … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker {Plus a Basic Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe}
Homemade Cream of Something Soup Base {Real Food & Gluten Free}
Easier, updated version of this recipe now on TJsTaste.com! Check It Out Lots of my family's favorite recipes call for a can or two of Campbell's condensed cream of something (typically chicken, mushroom, or celery) soup. However, I really do prefer to avoid using canned foods as much as I … [Read more...] about Homemade Cream of Something Soup Base {Real Food & Gluten Free}
Homemade Real Food Pancake Syrup
Ok. I know what you're probably thinking. Isn't maple syrup--like real, from-the-trees, maple syrup--THE real food pancake syrup? Well, yes, yes it is. But here's the deal. My family and I LOVE syrup on our pancakes, waffles, ice cream... And to use authentic, real maple syrup for … [Read more...] about Homemade Real Food Pancake Syrup
NingXia Wolfberry No-bake Energy Bites
As the mom to three kids ages {just barely} 5 and under, I am well-acquainted with the feeling of being exhausted and drained. It's not a fun feeling and I like to nix it as soon as I can when I drag myself out of bed in the morning. After all, I have a TON of work to do! And it all requires my … [Read more...] about NingXia Wolfberry No-bake Energy Bites
Homemade Orange Elderberry Syrup
The winter to spring transition always hits my immunity hard. Which is why I'm thankful for elderberry syrup. Elderberry syrup does great to support the immune system to help prevent or overcome common sicknesses faster, which is especially helpful this time of year! Elderberry syrup is a great … [Read more...] about Homemade Orange Elderberry Syrup