Over the years, Thanksgiving spreads have become more and more decadent. There are so many main dishes, side dishes, and desserts that make the “perfect” Thanksgiving menu, and if you miss any of them, people will clutch their pearls. But you know what? Thanksgiving is really about your loved ones. When we asked readers what […]
I am always trying new materials to die cut. Today, I tried die cutting leaves from my camellia tree for a leafy tree centerpiece. I used them to spell out the message “GROW.” I clipped them onto a branch with tiny clothespins. The last element is a favorite wine bottle that has a label featuring […]
Mom is a superhero when it comes to prioritizing. She knows that making a home-cooked meal takes time that could be spent helping with homework, going on date night with her SO, or having fun with the rest of the family. It’s not always the best option to spend all evening in the kitchen—and sometimes […]
Amish food is known for being simple and old-fashioned. When you’re cooking without a lot of new-fangled conveniences, it helps to have really easy recipes. Unless you’re Amish, you probably do have some tools for shortcuts—like your microwave, for example. But even if you make Amish recipes the traditional way, they’re going to come out […]
Let’s take a little drive down memory lane to the drive-in movie theater! If you’re lucky enough to still have a drive-in nearby, then you know it’s basically a summer ritual to load up the car with easy appetizers and candy, then settle in for a double feature. I live just 15 minutes from a […]
If you still haven’t tried mason jar recipes, what are you waiting for? The main reason to get with this trend is convenience. Mason jars are easy to transport, easy to clean, and easy to obtain. In the summer, mason jar recipes can save time better spent in the sun. It’s so easy to make […]
Cooking with ground beef is a great, budget-friendly way to get used to weeknight cooking. There’s no shame is admitting that you don’t know how to cook ground beef. Maybe you’ve cooked it but mainly by guesswork. If you want your ground beef to have the perfect texture, flavor, and moisture, it’s worth taking the […]
Eating on the cheap can be a challenge, especially if you only have a few meals to make over and over. Spice things up by taking a trip down south with these cheap Southern recipes! These five recipes are classic Southern recipes, but they are also undeniably cheap. Even if you aren’t from the South, […]
When a recipe has been passed down for generations, you can bet that it’s trustworthy. Old-fashioned recipes are time-tested and Grandma-approved. Best of all, they usually remind you of your childhood—when Grandma would actually make them for you! The recipe that makes me most nostalgic is probably my family’s beef stew and biscuits—the ultimate comfort […]
What is it about offices that makes them always steaming hot or absolutely freezing? Maybe it’s just because we all have our own ideal temperature, and we’re never satisfied. One person’s comfortable temperature is another person’s version of Antarctica. Whatever the reason, you have solutions in the form of creamy (or broth-y) deliciousness. A toasty […]
