Author: Dana

Gooseberry Blackberry Pepper Jam

Hello! Here goes another one! Jam! Jam! Jam! It’s become an obsession of mine at the moment. A co-worker of mine gave me fresh gooseberries from her garden–quite a bit of gooseberries–and I immediately thought…JAM! This was actually a spicy batch because of the peppers I used. You can always […]

Pear Blackberry Pepper Jam

Hello! Well…I’m at it again. I can’t seem to stop making jam. It’s become an obsession of mine at the moment. It’s so darn tasty and it makes for a great gift. I’m thinking of giving jars away as Christmas gifts this year with some brie, crackers, and my homemade […]

Chicken Mushroom Potato Soup

Hello! It’s about that time of year again. It’s soup season! And I have a feeling I’m going to be making quite a bit of it to get us through these cold Pennsylvania nights. Last week I decided to make a hearty soup, but I also wanted it to be […]

Calamari Sauce

Hello! This is one of my favorite types of sauce ever! I grew up with my mom making calamari sauce every Christmas Eve. It’s incredible. The calamari really gives the sauce so much flavor, and it really is a very hearty sauce. I could eat this over anything, not just […]

Beef Short Ribs

Hello! Dustin has been craving this dish at least once a week. He whipped this up one Sunday, and the rest is history. It’s so rich and savory, and insanely hearty! We’ve been tweaking the recipe here and there, and I think this is the best version we’ve made yet. […]

Thanksgiving Stuffing

Hello! With Thanksgiving only days away, I thought it would be the perfect time to share this incredible stuffing recipe. This recipe was actually taught to Dustin by his mom, and it’s seriously amazing! It’s truly the best stuffing ever. He also learned how to make the gravy from her […]

Keto Chili

Hello! Since I’ve gone “Keto” I’ve had to adapt my whole mindset when it comes to what I eat. Cutting out carbs and sugar isn’t easy at all. Once in a great while I allow myself a “cheat day”. That means instead of zucchini pasta I will allow the real […]

Cold Asian Quinoa Salad

Hello! Here is a terrific summertime recipe if you’re planning on hosting a barbecue. Aside from the traditional pasta or potato salad, why don’t you give this amazing cold quinoa salad a whirl? Your guests will go nuts over this one. I seriously shovel heaps onto my plate each time […]

Thai Marinated Chili Peppers

Hello! Here is a quick recipe Dustin wanted to whip up just last week. He has a love for peppers. According to him, the hotter the better. He once tried a Carolina Reaper on a dare. I honestly don’t know how he did it…and enjoyed it! Crushed Habanero, Ghost, and […]

Apple Pie Moonshine

Hello! Here is the recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine we made just before Christmas. It makes a wonderful holiday drink, not just for Christmas time but for the summer, as well. It stays good for months, just as long as you keep it in sanitized mason jars in a cool […]