How to make Jalapeño Jelly!

jalapeno jelly and cream cheese

I am a lover of jelly.  I know, I’m not supposed to like it, it’s really not good for you.  But it’s sooo good.  Now, that’s just for normal jelly, but let’s talk about an obsession of mine, pepper jelly.  I grew tons of peppers this year, so many that I wasn’t sure what to […]

Make your own Sun-dried Tomatoes!

fresh sliced tomatoes

As you may know, I started my own little patio garden this year.  I’ve really enjoyed it, and have had some great produce as a result.  My husband is a huge tomato fan, so we planted some tomatoes.  They were definitely hit or miss.  However, a friend gifted me some of his home-grown heirloom tomatoes, […]

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

fried chicken

I’m a foodie, and if you’re reading this you probably are too.  I love challenging recipes, creating flavors, and seeing a long-cooked item come to an amazing finish.  I get the added pleasure of serving my food daily at my restaurants, and I love seeing people happy after eating one of our meals.  All that […]