Mrs. Wages Pickling Spices

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I (Litsa) have always enjoyed pickled squash, okra, pickles, and more. However, I had never tried pickled green tomatoes. This past summer, a friend’s husband canned pickled okra and pickled, green tomatoes. I was impressed with the flavor. As I […]

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Shrimp Stuffed Cucumber Boats Recipe

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These shrimp and cucumber boats would be great as an appetizer or for a meal. Light and refreshing with a variety of flavors and textures these boats are sure to provide the right mix for any palette! The vinaigrette and […]

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Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

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Rich and decadent this salted caramel sauce is heavenly. This sauce can be used to coat caramel apples, drizzle over ice cream, stir in a latte, make a chocolate caramel torte or a million other things. Simply divine and so […]

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Recreate Meatless Mondays with Potatoes

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During the month of October enjoy as many different potatoes as you can. This month, recreate meatless Mondays with many potato recipes from our recipe index. Potatoes can be served in a multitude of favorite dinner dishes—-and the Baked Potato […]

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Work Week Menu Plan Week of 10/5/15

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Rain, rain, rain. Central Virginia has been gloomy for a week now. The sun is supposed to come out this week and I couldn’t be more excited! Since we were inside most of the weekend, I was able to do […]

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Mini Heath Bar Cheesecake Recipe

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I am addicted to creamer in my coffee so I always have a variety stocked in my fridge and now I have a new way to utilize them—in desserts! International Delight Heath flavored coffee creamer adds flavor and pizzazz to […]

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What to Can With a Bushel of Apples

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During apple season I like to can apples to preserve for winter. Canning and preserving is very affordable if you take advantage of special deals. I often go to our local orchard and ask for fruit seconds. Last week I […]

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Work Week Menu Plan Week of 9/28/15

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A rain filled weekend really made it feel like fall here in Central Virginia. Sunday afternoon just felt like soup weather. I made a big pot of potato cheese soup that will be great for lunches this week. The best […]

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