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How to Bake Blackberry Pie
Jun15

How to Bake Blackberry Pie

Blackberry Pie is a true joy of summertime. When blackberries are in season, there is nothing more delicious than the plump, luscious blackberries in a pie with a little whipped cream, crème fraîche or ice cream on the side. This is really a treat for the eyes and the palate. Though, I prefer fresh blackberries, frozen blackberries are acceptable. How to Bake Blackberry Pie: I used my Mom’s recipe for the pie shell of this...

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Web Chef Review: Napa Valley Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar
Nov14

Web Chef Review: Napa Valley Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar

If you’ve never tried Napa Valley Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar, you have no idea what you’re missing out on! I never imagined that vinegars could have as many layers of intense flavor as the Napa Valley Vinegar Co. fine wine and fruit vinegars have, especially like the this blackberry ginger balsamic. This beautiful vinegar is made with blackberries, which gives it a definite fruity note, the ginger adds a touch of...

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Boost Brain Power with 15 Smart Foods
Oct29

Boost Brain Power with 15 Smart Foods

Brain Foods are foods that boost brain power, increase brain function, protect and enhance memory, help to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, protect the brain from degeneration, and improve focus for longer periods of time. Our brains are powerful, organic machines that control all movement, thought and sensation, while calculating our needs and reacting with super sonic speed. The amount of data stored as images, text...

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Web Chef Review: Bluelife Enjoy Yourself Spiral Vegetable Slicer + 2 Cucumber Salad Recipes
Sep07

Web Chef Review: Bluelife Enjoy Yourself Spiral Vegetable Slicer + 2 Cucumber Salad Recipes

If you want a better, easier, unique way to slice vegetables for an attractive presentation, you need this Bluelife Enjoy Yourself Spiral Vegetable Slicer! I am pleased and excited to show you this handy, dandy, little kitchen gadget, which is sturdy, small and compact. It has two sizes for spiral slicing in a julienne fashion. One size gives you 2 x 3 mm cuts, and the other gives you 3.5 x 5 mm cuts. Made with stainless steel and...

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The Satisfaction of Growing Your Own Fruit at Home
Aug10

The Satisfaction of Growing Your Own Fruit at Home

We have a most beautiful and productive garden this year… Aside from the cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, squash, pumpkin, peppers, lettuce and other amazing vegetables and herbs… We have grapes, figs, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, gooseberries, rhubarb, plums, apples…watermelon even! Whenever I see berry plants for sale, I get excitement in my belly. I just love berries. There’s nothing like going...

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Dr. Oetker Makes Baking Even Easier

I’m  not sure about you and your experience with Dr. Oetker baking mixes…but I recently just tried my very first lava cake from Dr. Oetker! Um…yeah…soooo delicious! It was super easy – much easier than I had anticipated, that’s for certain. Okay, so Dr. Oetker has now made baking even easier with their Shaker mixes. All you have to do is add milk or water, shake it up in the container they provide...

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How to Make Ruby Red Energy Blaster Juice
Jan08

How to Make Ruby Red Energy Blaster Juice

My Ruby Red Energy Blaster Juice is not only tasty, but super helpful during cold & flu season. This is a juicer combination, and it is an energy drink, plus it has so many antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to blast a cold right out of the water! It is delicious! Ruby Red Energy Blaster Juice: When you’re feeling especially under the weather, or are tired from a busy week or weekend, this energy blaster juice will set you...

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