For a science experiment we recently tried our hand at making sugar crystals, also known as rock candy. This is not too challenging, and kids love it for obvious reasons, (sugar). Whether you’re teaching about crystal formation from various compounds or you just like candy, this is a fun activity. Ingredients: Sugar (obviously) A measuring cup, plate and a pot
How to Make Rock Candy
Toffee and Caramel Chocolate Cake
This is an incredibly delicious homemade toffee and caramel chocolate cake! I sometimes prepare this cake as a date night treat for my husband and I. I make one of my homemade chocolate cakes for this recipe, but you could use a box mix to save time, though I can’t guarantee the same heavenly results. Ingredients: One Chocolate cake prepared
Delicious Chicken Caesar Salad
Here is how I make a delicious chicken Caesar salad at home. I love to make fresh salads using home grown ingredients, but of course it is possible to make delicious salads with store bought ingredients that are still better than what you would find in many restaurants. Besides that, when you cook from home, you have the luxury of
Easy Herb Roasted Potatoes
Here is an easy herb roasted potatoes recipe. I love experimenting with potatoes, however, many times I find that the simplest of recipes often become some of our favorites. Deliciousness does not have to be complicated. Ingredients: 4 medium-large white or red potatoes (makes a side dish for about 4-6) Italian seasoning Himalayan pink salt (if using regular white
Delicious Crabapple Jelly Recipe
Here is our family’s delicious crabapple jelly recipe. Out of all the wonderful fruits and veggies that are ready for harvest in autumn, crabapples seem to be one of the most overlooked fruits here in the Midwest, which is a shame. These tart little fruits are nutritious, packed with flavor and make an amazing jelly. Best of all, it is
Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Over the years, elderberry syrup has been a staple in our medicine cabinet, especially during cold and flu season. In this post we have decided to share our homemade elderberry recipe with you. In a house full of little’s, a cold or flu bug is no joke. Like most parents we do whatever we can to keep our kids and
Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
I was in search of an easy ice cream cake for my son’s birthday and came across this strawberry ice cream cake recipe online at thenovicechefblog.com. Read my final review at the end and what I would do differently next time. My plan was to make a homemade cake, but after some kids started feeling ill a few days prior
Easy Ice Cream Cake
Here is a super easy ice cream cake recipe that I tried from the newest “Pioneer Woman Cookbook.” One of my son’s asked for an ice cream cake for his birthday, and I was planning on making a homemade one. However, a few days prior when kids starting feeling ill, I searched for some easier options. Luckily all kids were well
Simply Good Chicken Salad
What makes this simply good chicken salad so good, is the simple, fresh ingredients. There’s nothing fancy here. This recipe is dairy free (unless you use butter croissants). You will also notice that it is nut free, but you can add some chopped walnuts if you wish. It’s delicious as is though. Ingredients 3 large chicken breasts or 4 medium
Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
To make dairy free chocolate chip cookies, I took the Original Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe and substituted two ingredients to make this dairy free version. Now all my kids can enjoy this classic cookie, which really should be a part of every childhood in my opinion. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda