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Awesome Buttercream Frosting A perfect buttercream frosting for cakes or cupcakes.

I do a lot of baking and bake a lot of cakes and cupcakes. Having a great buttercream frosting is a key element to any great cake or cupcake.  This is my go-to buttercream frosting recipe. This is for frosting a cake or piping swirls on cupcakes.

This buttercream is buttery and creamy.  It is perfect for piping…

DIY Homemade air freshener discs

These handy dandy air freshener discs made with baking soda and essential oils smell fantastic and will help with the smell around the house, office or in the car.

Air freshener discs can get pretty expensive, especially when you need to use lots of them so why not make your own using simple ingredients like baking soda and your favorite essential oils? These…

Spicy Apricot Chicken Meatballs

These spicy apricot chicken meatballs have the perfect balance of sweet and heat. They are easy to make and perfect for your next party. 

My hubby loves hot pepper jelly on his bagel for breakfast. His second favorite is apricot jam. So when this week’s Sunday Supper theme was Spice is Nice &r Some Like it Hot, I decided that I would mix his two favorite flavors…

Patriotic Caramel Apple Pops

Light up your summer entertaining with these easy patriotic caramel apple pops! It’s so much fun to make caramel apples at home.

But it’s more fun to make caramel apple pops. Bite-sized apple chunks are first coated with melted almond bark, followed by a soft chewy caramel, and dipped in crushed red, white, and blue M&M’s, these are sure to be a hit at your next…

The singer and the navigators

The singer and the navigators

reprinted with permission from Lillie Suburban Newspapers.

By: Pamela O’Meara

I had always hoped that someday I would get to New York City and attend a concert at Carnegie Hall, but I never expected that the time would finally come because my teenage granddaughter was performing on the renowned stage.

This teen loves performing in public but for reasons of…

Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

These lemon Parmesan zucchini noodles are unbelievably flavorful, healthy and only take 10 minutes to make. Perfect with fresh veggies from the garden.

Did you ever throw something together because you were hungry and wanted something tasty but didn’t have much time? Well that was me the other day. I was in the mood for some pasta but since I’m always trying to…

Easy Antipasto Coleslaw

This antipasto coleslaw is a nice change from your standard creamy coleslaw. A great low carb salad just in time for summer!

Growing up I remember my mom and dad going through a phase where they ate cabbage instead of a dinner salad. It was shredded cabbage and onions with a lemon and olive oil dressing. It was very simple and very tasty and I liked it a lot. Now that I…

The Best Ideas To Spruce Up Your Home Without Taking Up Too Much Time

The Best Ideas To Spruce Up Your Home Without Taking Up Too Much Time

When it comes to our home, sometimes we only think the only way to spruce things up is to physically decorate. This might involve changing wall colors or adding wallpaper. But the truth is you can spruce up your home in little time and still make a big impact. So I thought I would share with you some of the best ideas to do…

Wild Mushroom & Garlic Tagliatelle

Gennaro Contaldo’s delicious recipe for tagliatelle with a quick and easy wild mushroom and garlic sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes so perfect for a quick mid-week dinner and under 250 calories a serving.

There’s a few things I really love about this recipe. Firstly it’s quite mix and match with the mushrooms, so you can use whatever you can get hold of (or find…

Aztec hot chocolate with instant coffee

This Aztec Hot Chocolate recipe made with instant coffee is rich and flavorful with a slight kick of chipotle chile pepper. A delightful Mexican inspired beverage that will warm your soul, perfect for chilly nights!

There aren’t many chilly nights for us lately, the weather is pretty warm most of the time. But every once in a while I still feel the need to…

Mini Berry Cheesecake Pies

Mini Berry Cheesecake Pies made with Strawberry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt, honey, and fresh strawberries and raspberries. Simple and quick to put together, this fresh, flavorful dessert can be ready in no time.

I always have some variety of fresh berries on hand during the spring and summer. If you don’t have strawberries or raspberries, you can use any other berry that…

Awesome S’mores Bark

Inside out smores bark is one of the best new ways to eat smores! Enjoy it on ice cream, in milkshakes, between two graham crackers, and more!

If there’s one thing that has a permanent spot in our pantry every single summer it’s graham crackers, Hershey bars, and marshmallows. We use s’mores as an excuse to start a fire in the backyard at least twice a week and they’re…

Environmental Control Tips for Growing Plants Indoors

Environmental Control Tips for Growing Plants Indoors

Growing plants indoors with hydroponics allows you to provide yourself and your loved ones with fresh produce year around.

Growing plants indoors with hydroponics allows you to provide yourself and your loved ones with fresh produce year around. However, just like outdoor-grown plants, those grown indoors must have a certain type of…

Fried Eggs with Chinese Noodles

This vegetarian recipe for Fried Eggs with Chinese Noodles is a super quick and easy meal that’s perfect for those busy weeknight suppers.

I love when I order noodles or rice in a restaurant and it comes with a fried egg on top.  Breaking that yolk is pure pleasure.  I remember going to my high school sweetheart’s house for dinner and his mom would make an egg…

No Fear Or Loathing: Top 5 Things To Do In Las Vegas

No Fear Or Loathing: Top 5 Things To Do In Las Vegas

Las Vegas is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. However, it’s also one of the most divisive. It has an infamous reputation for being a party city. And, many people would rather steer clear of all the gambling and other hijinx that are associated with the place.

But, with a little research, you’ll soon find out that…

Quinoa Breakfast Porridge with Hot Blueberry Drizzle.

A beautiful union of delicious but easy to find spices and fruits in a simple and satisfying breakfast.

Ah porridge. Just the word conjures up images of snow-covered fields, warm hearths and roaring fireplaces, cold mornings and hot, rustic breakfasts beneath the covers.

This quinoa porridge is absolutely nothing like that. To start with…

This easy Avocado, Mango & Black Bean Salsa is full of fresh and healthy vegetables and whips up in no time. A great party dip recipe!

How do you feel about salsa dips? Because I feel very strongly about them.

I have been making it for years and years and years, so many times that it completely slipped my mind to share the recipe with you. Though at this point it’s not so much of a recipe…