How to Make Soda Pop: Ginger Ale



Ginger ale, or ginger beer, is sweet, slightly spicy and totally refreshing on a hot summer’s day. We started making this last month when the temperatures soared to 40C. At the time, we were experimenting with making fruit wine, or country wine, from fresh cherries. The process of making wine and soda is almost the same in the initial stages. More on our wine experiment coming soon.

Apricot Cashew Slices (Sugar-Free)




Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up! Apricots and dates give these tasty slices enough sweetness and flavor that no one will suspect they are sugar-free. I added hemp seeds to give an energy boost, but you can substitute sesame seeds or chopped sunflower seeds if that’s what you have on hand.

Chocolate No-Bake Cookie Balls!


I made these delicious little no-bake chocolate cookies for my son’s fourth birthday. We brought them to daycare for the afternoon snack. They are nut- and sesame-free (so the kids in his group with allergies could eat them, too!)

Macaroon Easter Nest Recipe




Easter is quickly approaching, so we’ve been having fun in the kitchen as we look for cute ideas to entertain the kids at Easter Brunch. My mom came up with this adorable Easter basket made with her chocolate macaroon recipe.

Best Brunches and Breakfasts




Spring is brunch season! With Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day quickly approaching, Best Brunches and Breakfasts (Easy Recipes from Scratch) offers a range of easy-to-make recipes from scratch for an impressive and satisfying brunch table.

Special Dinners for Two



Cook an impressive and stress-free romantic dinner for someone special with this impressive collection of easy dinner recipes for two. Special Dinners for Two features classic, retro favorites, such as Chicken Cacciatore, Caesar Salad, Pavlova, and Chocolate Twice-Dipped Strawberries.

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