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Cherry Jam Tart

By: Melissa June 27, 2012June 10, 2018

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Over the last couple years, I have come to love making jam. The patience it takes, slowly stirring the bubbling juice waiting for just the right thickness. The simplicity of the recipe, just fruit and sugar, and maybe a squeeze of lemon. Its practicality, turning fruit that’s almost gone bad into something that will…

Easy Homemade Cheese Crackers

By: Melissa May 14, 2012June 10, 2018

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I am always looking for ways to save money by making my own kitchen staples. I thought maybe making my own cheese crackers would save some money, but I was wrong. It’s still cheaper to buy our cheese crackers from the supermarket. However, homemade cheese crackers are fantastic! Far superior to any store-bought cheese…

Spring Pea and Baby Potato Salad with Yogurt

“Mom, can I pick some peas too?” The pea vines in front of me begin to tremble. I look down to see her tugging on a pea pod, pulling the whole vine to one side. “Whoa there sweetheart, you need to cut them off, not pick them. Pea vines are too fragile to just yank…

Apricot and Almond Baked Brie

I’ve never eaten baked brie before, but last week I found a wheel on sale and decided to try it. It had been a wet and stormy day in a wet and stormy week. My husband, his best friend and I were hungry for a warm and comforting afternoon snack. I promised them both something…