Recipes

Our first summer in our house, we discovered that the wetlands in our backyard are full of blueberry trees. I can go out for hours in my wellies and pick until my bucket is full. Each year, I gather about 16 cups total. Then, I schedule a jam day (which went much smoother this year compared to last!) If you look up anything to do with canning online, you’ll find suggestions for specific supplies. I…

Without fail, I always get one or two cookbooks for Christmas so I have compiled quite the stack. These have been particularly helpful this year, considering we’ve been cooking at home so frequently (see: everyday.) I really enjoying cooking but most of the time, I’m winging things and hoping they come out. That being said, having a great recipe to follow makes for a nice change of pace. Below I’ll be sharing some of my…

These gingersnaps come handed down from a family friend to my mom to me. I swear, they taste too good to be true. The ultimate holiday staple- flavorful, chewy, sweet, and just crisp enough. Plus, the dough is honestly effortless to make. If you need a quick treat to gift or an extra addition to a dessert table, this recipe is for you! I hope you love it as much as we do. Ingredients 3/4…

For most people, pumpkin-flavored ends with Thanksgiving. However in our family, we always know to expect a few loaves of Grandma Barbie’s famous pumpkin bread at Christmas. Normally, it travels all the way from Texas in a 60 lb. suitcase! That’s how you know it’s the good stuff. This is my go-to recipe for pumpkin bread. Easy, foolproof, and oh so good. Your loaves will come out sweet and light, perfect to serve in the…