The basics of building a better BLT sandwich from the type of bread to the thickness of the tomato slice to the variety of lettuce you opt for. Yes, there are rules. A BLT is not a hard sandwich to master, and nearly everyone has the ability to figure out how to slap bacon, … [Read more...] about How to Build a Better BLT
Recipes
Sweet and Spicy Honey Tomato Jam: Ball Canning and Food in Jars Giveaway
A sticky tomato jam recipe, equal parts honey-sweetened and pepper-spiced for a bit of kick. The word bustling doesn't accurately describe the state of the farmers markets this time of year. As soon as the blushing apples and ginger-kissed pumpkins start appearing on the … [Read more...] about Sweet and Spicy Honey Tomato Jam: Ball Canning and Food in Jars Giveaway
Homemade Hamburger Buns
A recipe for soft, pillowy milk buns just waiting for you to turn them into your hamburger and cheeseburger dreams, topped with patties and all the fixings. It was my youngest daughter's birthday. I'm sure she wanted sushi. For her, the sun rises in the morning with the sole … [Read more...] about Homemade Hamburger Buns
Summer Squash Pesto Cheese Rolls: School Lunch Ideas with Sargento
Thin summer squash slices are rolled with pepita basil pesto, provolone, and deli meat for a colorful school lunch treat your kids will love. This post brought to you by Sargento Foods, Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine. Last night I rolled into the kitchen around 11:45 p.m. … [Read more...] about Summer Squash Pesto Cheese Rolls: School Lunch Ideas with Sargento
Buckwheat Groat {Kasha} Dumplings with Peach Coulis and Strawberry Sauce
Naturally gluten-free buckwheat groats become kasha dumplings browned in butter or boiled, then served with a honey-sweetened peach coulis and strawberry sauce for an easy breakfast for school mornings. This post is not about back-to-school lunches. This post is about the … [Read more...] about Buckwheat Groat {Kasha} Dumplings with Peach Coulis and Strawberry Sauce