These raspberry lemonade cookies are just like the ones from Subway! Soft, chewy, and filled with raspberry and lemon flavours – everyone loves them! Raspberry and lemon together are one of my favourite flavour combinations—right up there with chocolate. I bake a lot with those flavours because they’re bright, fresh and everyone enjoys them. I’ve … Read more

This post was sponsored by Applegate & The Feedfeed — all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support my blog. School is back in session and lunchtime routines are underway. My son is ten now and eats just as much as his older sister, who’s a high school junior. He’s … Read more

Beef tallow is a flavorful, stable fat that tolerates high heat, making it ideal for cooking and grilling. You can turn leftover beef fat and drippings into homemade beef tallow — perfect for roasting, frying, and for keeping smoked brisket moist during long cooks. Table Of Contents What is Beef Tallow? Beef Tallow Explained Uses … Read more

Homemade roasted jalapeño salsa — simple, vibrant, and packed with heat. Made with just six mostly pantry ingredients, this roasted jalapeño sauce adds a bright, smoky kick to tacos, grilled meats, sandwiches, and any dish that benefits from fresh jalapeño flavor. If you love spicy condiments and keep a few hot sauces in the fridge, … Read more

I adore pumpkin in baked goods, especially in muffins. Recently my kids asked for muffins for breakfast, so I surprised them with an easy pumpkin muffin recipe topped with an oatmeal streusel. The kitchen smelled incredible while they baked, and the muffins were moist and full of warm spice. My family particularly enjoyed them alongside … Read more

You can get more value from the time and money spent roasting or smoking a turkey by turning the leftover bones into rich, flavorful turkey stock. With only a little effort, you’ll have a versatile homemade stock that enhances gravies, soups, risottos, mashed potatoes, and even makes a nourishing sipping broth. Making turkey stock in … Read more

This post is brought to you by Dannon Activia Harvest Picks. Sunday mornings are for sleeping in and enjoying a relaxed family brunch. It’s the one day of the week when we don’t have to rush off to basketball games or swim meets. Everyone wakes up when they want, and before long we all gather … Read more

I’ve mentioned this before, but the food blogging community has introduced me to some truly wonderful people. A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Pam and Maggie from The Three Many Cooks during their book tour, and more recently I saw Sharon at BlogHer Food. They feel like family—talented, warm, and inspiring. … Read more

Jen Baldwin of FindMyPast recently joined me to discuss researching ancestors in Catholic records. FindMyPast’s Catholic Heritage Archive is an excellent resource for tracing Catholic family history. If you haven’t explored these collections before, you’re in for a helpful introduction. Below are some highlights from our conversation. Afterwards, I recommend watching the replay of our … Read more

Cheesy chicken spaghetti with Rotel is classic comfort food. Pasta is tossed with shredded chicken, cheese and Rotel tomatoes, then baked until melted and bubbly. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. Chicken spaghetti is a reliably simple comfort-dish that often shows … Read more