I’m a sucker for a mule, especially in the summer! We took a trip over to Grand Rapids this past spring –My baby sister got engaged 🙂 and hit up New Holland Brewery for some spirits. Their KNICKERBOCKER Ginger Gin has always been my favorite but we drove home with a bottle of […]

  My basil always pulls double duty. Before I make my Basil Pesto I blanch my basil. I do this for a couple of reasons. One it’s an easy way to brighten the leaves especially if they have sat on your counter for a day or so. It also helps […]

  I make my basil pesto a little different than the norm. What fun is being normal anyway.? My basil always pulls double duty. Before I make my pesto I blanch my basil. I do this for a couple of reasons. One it’s an easy way to brighten the leaves […]

  Love Me Some Basil! This summer our garden seems to be doing fairly well with the exception of our tomatoes. Our herbs on the other hand, not so much. I’ve struggled with Basil for the last two seasons and it happens to be my favorite and most used herb.  No Green Thumb Needed? This summer, just like last, our Basil […]

Mouthwatering Dutch Apple Pie  Who doesn’t LOVE an apple pie!?!? Well actually me, LOL! I love to bake them, but I’m not a fan of fruit if you can believe that.  The best way I can describe this Dutch Apple Pie is a cross between a traditional apple pie and apple crisp. […]