Jam in a Jiffy to the Rescue

by | Oct 13, 2020 | Jams, Jellies, and Preserves, Recipes

Last Friday my refrigerator died. It died hard and, of course, we didn’t notice until things were dripping and melted. The ice cream was a gonner, but I was able to grab four bags of frozen fruit and move them to a nice big bowl. I had raspberries, strawberries,...

Apricot BBQ Sauce with Thick Gel

by | Aug 13, 2019 | Home Canned Specialties, Recipes

It’s been a really good apricot season here in Utah, so the neighbors have been putting out calls for anyone willing to take some of the fruit off of their hands. I was willing because I am all out of Apricot BBQ Sauce and it’s amazing. I like this apricot...

Super Easy Valentine Swirl Cookies with E-Z Gel

by | Feb 14, 2019 | Cookies, Desserts

This is a great project to involve your kids in! There are bright colors and getting your hands dirty and it’s very easy. So this idea came from my 5-year-old who saw something similar online. We made some adjustments for the way we like to cook, but the idea is...

Homemade Pancakes with E-Z Gel

by | Jan 13, 2019 | Breakfast, Quick Breads

I love pancakes. When I was a little girl I remember finding a recipe for pancakes in a old cookbook. The cookbook was grey and fraying around the edges, and I used the recipe so often that I eventually memorized it. I’ve adjusted the recipe a little over the...