Using a charcoal grill can be an intimidating skill to master, but today I’m not only going to walk you through how to use a charcoal grill, but also how to grill the perfect top sirloin steak. When I set out on my own as a single woman, one of the first things I wanted …
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This Strawberry Jalepeño Margarita is a great summer cocktail with a spicy kick that is perfect for a night on the patio! The onset of Covid-19 has changed how I spend my weekends. I used to plan to go out for either dinner and drinks at a restaurant and bar, or go to the movie …
There is nothing worse than a terrible hangover, and luckily for you, I have five cures for a hangover that are sure to help you feel better quickly. Has this happened to you (don’t lie): drinking a whole bottle of wine (or two) sounded like a good idea at the time, but now you’re in …
This strawberry jelly is one of my favorites, and one of the easiest canning recipes I’ve ever used! It’s a great recipe for beginning canners and can be completed in less than an hour, and with only four ingredients! I have realized I’m an old soul. I love sewing and cooking and crafting, but I …
May 9 is National Moscato Day, and I have the perfect refreshing moscato cocktail to help you celebrate the day! *This page contains affiliate links to products I recommend. If you purchase something from this page, I may receive a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. For more info, click …
One of my go-to affordable and versatile staples is this pulled pork recipe. It has a savory, but neutral flavor I can use for the base of many dishes–burrito bowls, carnitas, barbeque pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork pizza, pulled pork nachos, and on and on. In a nutshell, this pulled pork really goes well in …
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When I was in the financial services industry, I did a lot of work helping my clients with their budgets. It is probably no surprise to anyone, but we live in a consumption-focused society, and have a reallllllyyyy hard time budgeting. I learned that many people blow their budgets in one main area: food. And …
I’m a sucker for a Bloody Mary. Call me old fashioned (I am), but this is my favorite mixed drink. Don’t give me a cosmo or martini, nor a margarita or sex on the beach. I’ll take my vodka with tomato juice and celery, please. This classic cocktail has earned a reputation for being a …
Whenever I am in a rush, or I work late, or I’m laying on my couch all day and too lazy to cook anything for myself, protein balls are my go-to dish. Yes, I am calling them a dish like they are an actual meal. Because when you live alone, you can make anything into …
Canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve summer’s bounty and enjoy your garden flavors into the winter. This is the method I use to can tomatoes with little effort and as little mess as possible. I moved to South Dakota ten years ago, and almost immediately after moving, my mom and dad started to …