Have you ever wondered what the difference is between cold process and hot process soaping? Making cold process soap is quicker and easier, but it has to cure for about 6 weeks. Curing gives the soap time for the water to evaporate in the soap, making it a harder bar that will last longer inContinue reading “Cold Process Vs. Hot Process Soaping”
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The Proof is In the Wash
I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for a few years now. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love it and how much money I’ve saved. It literally costs me pennies per load. I make a 5 gallon bucket about every 8 to 9 months. I have another blog with myContinue reading “The Proof is In the Wash”
Carrot Cake in the Instant Pot (Gluten Free)
Recently one of my followers asked me to make a carrot cake in the instant pot. I thought to myself, hmmm, why not make it gluten free? So that is exactly what I did. I discovered a brand of gluten free flour that I love! It’s called King Arthur Flour. If you haven’t found thatContinue reading “Carrot Cake in the Instant Pot (Gluten Free)”
Scrumptious Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
The other day I made a batch of stuffed turkey meatballs. They are easy to make and taste so yummy! I love making food that I can eat some right away and then freeze some for a later time. Stuffed turkey meatballs definitely are one of those foods. When you are hungry for spaghetti andContinue reading “Scrumptious Stuffed Turkey Meatballs”
Orange Chicken in the Instant Pot
Recently I had the privilege of spending two weeks with one of my dearest friends in Arizona. We had such a wonderful time together. I had fun cooking in her beautiful kitchen. One of the things I cooked was, you guessed it, orange chicken. That’s where the video below was recorded. Wow, talk about aContinue reading “Orange Chicken in the Instant Pot”
Instant Pot Egg Bites
Want a quick and easy protein breakfast or snack? The other day I made egg bites in my instant pot. It was super easy. You can make them in 4 oz. mason jars or use egg bites silicone molds. The best part is, you can make several ahead and put them in your refrigerator. WhenContinue reading “Instant Pot Egg Bites”
Chicken Marsala in the Instant Pot
One of my favorite memories is a road trip I took with one of my dearest friends. I flew to Phoenix, AZ to meet up with my friend Leslie and we drove to Seattle, WA. We had so much fun and tried different foods along the way. This is when I was first introduced toContinue reading “Chicken Marsala in the Instant Pot”
Copycat Cincinnati Chili/Skyline Chili
For years I have enjoyed homemade Cincinnati Chili when we visit my in in-laws in Cincinnati. We like it so much that my sweet mother-in-law would buy me several packets of the mix so that I could make it at home. Recently my husband suggested that I make his mom’s recipe in the instant pot.Continue reading “Copycat Cincinnati Chili/Skyline Chili”
Sweet Potato Chips in the Air Fryer
I absolutely love potato chips, but they don’t love me. After my yearly visit to my doctor I found out that my cholesterol was high. Ugh! No more buying potato chips. I finally figured out how to make a healthy alternative by using sweet potatoes and my air fryer. You can do the same thingContinue reading “Sweet Potato Chips in the Air Fryer”
Southern Cornbread
If you would have told me a few years ago that my dad would be the one to teach me how to make cornbread, I wouldn’t have believed it. Just goes to show you are never to old to learn something new. My father had never cooked anything before he retired. I used to tellContinue reading “Southern Cornbread”
The GO! Kitchen 