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Easy Asparagus Tart with Puff Pastry

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This asparagus tart is so easy to make, packed full of veggies and tastes amazing.  It’s the perfect springtime appetizer to serve to guests. The crispy crust with all the roasted veggies on top covered in cheese and sprinkled with prosciutto and basil!  Oh man, so good! As soon as this came out of the oven, it was gone!  I suggest that if you make this, make two…. Wild Asparagus Inspiration This asparagus tart was inspired by my adventure picking wild asparagus in Cache Creek! Wild asparagus is like no asparagus you have tasted before.  It actually tastes similar to… Read More

The Classic Moscow Mule Cocktail

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The classic Moscow mule is a favorite for a reason!  It’s the perfect simple summer cocktail with it’s fizzy, spicy & refreshing ginger lime flavor! We’ve got a little twist on the classic if you like some extra ginger flavor as well as some tips on how to serve this Moscow mule for a crowd. Maybe at your next backyard party or when your camping this summer! Ingredients in a Classic Moscow Mule: The ingredients in a traditional Moscow mule are the following: vodka ginger beer simple syrup lime ice One ingredient that we are using that’s a little unique… Read More

Simple Breakfast Skillet with Potatoes & Sausage

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This breakfast skillet is so simple to make and is one of our families favorite Sunday brunch recipes.  I often use this breakfast hash recipe when Im making brunch for guests just because its so easy and everyone LOVES it! We’ve got the breakfast skillet recipe here along with optional ingredients, two ways to make it, and tips on how to get your potatoes nice and crispy! Everyone loves crispy potatoes! We’re going to show you two ways to make this brunch recipe, in a skillet and also on a sheet pan.  Maybe the sheet pan version should be called… Read More

Strawberry Mojito Recipe with Fresh Strawberries!

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This strawberry mojito recipe is made with fresh muddled strawberries, mint and as always, a generous helping of rum. It’s one of our favorite variations, especially when strawberries are in season! We’ve included a recipe for a single mojito cocktail as well as a mojito pitcher so you can easily share with your friends! Debbie has a plethora of mint!  Her plant has been growing like crazy this year.  Isn’t it beautiful?  So what do you do in strawberry season when you have a shit ton of mint? You make a Strawberry Mojito! Its just like that old lemons and… Read More

Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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These pulled pork sandwiches are easy to make and have awesome flavor! Great for serving a hungry crowd, for camping or anytime you need a big meaty sandwich! On Monday I mentioned that last weekend, Debbie and I went for our first camping trip of the season.  We had so much fun and we couldn’t have asked for better weather.  Maybe just a few less mosquito bites!  Grrrrrrrr! To see a few pictures from our weekend, scroll down to below the recipe. These pulled pork sandwiches are just great for feeding a lot of hungry people, no matter what you… Read More

The Ultimate Crispy Baked Homemade Onion Rings – Gluten Free!

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These baked homemade onion rings are just as crunchy and delicious as the fried version, but this onion ring recipe is also gluten free, dairy free and low carb.  Can’t beat that! I am an onion ring fanatic.  I could eat them all day and all night and never get sick of them.  The problem is that heavy gross feeling when all the grease settles in  your stomach and makes you feel like shit after.    Debbie and I  found an onion ring recipe that is baked in the oven and still has all the crunch and flavor of deep fried… Read More

Ultimate Guide to Create a Beautiful Brunch Grazing Platter

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A grazing platter is such a fun and easy way to serve food and they work for almost any occasion! We give you the steps, a plan and loads of ideas so you can create your own beautiful grazing board. We absolutely love this brunch platter we created in honor of Mother’s Day brunch, but it would be fabulous for any brunch event you are having. We always do a Mother’s Day brunch in our family and often that used to involve Debbie and I cooking up a storm and not really being able to relax. But this brunch grazing… Read More

Easy Homemade Tortillas ~ Naturally Gluten Free & the Best Tortilla Press

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Homemade tortillas that are naturally gluten free, simple to make and only require 3 ingredients.  These corn tortillas are made with masa flour, mixed by hand in just a few mins, and pressed in an authentic wooden tortilla press.  They are soft, pliable, and taste amazing!  This recipe for homemade tortillas is so stinkin easy, and I have to say that they are absolutely fantastic!  These corn tortillas are just as pliable and soft as any flour tortilla and they have just great flavor! My daughter and my husband both tried them and said they tasted great.  No complaints whatsoever… Read More