After discovering the wonders of Fire Cider I started to watch to see what other natural remedies people were talking about. As it happened, my friend Elizabeth Hill was making Elderberry Syrup that day. She sent me her recipe and then I read a bunch of other versions to learn more and come up with my own version. Ingredients 1 ½ cups dried … [Read more...]
Spicy Pickled Lemons
The first time I tasted Pickled Lemons while in India I was fascinated by the sour and spicy flavor of each bite. I had to bring the recipe home with me. I have made some slight modifications to the recipe to make it work for people who want to can the finished product. The flavor is still spot on for this side dish unique to Kerala … [Read more...]
The Fire Cider Craze & Recipe
I recently picked up the brew your own fire cider craze. I jumped on the bandwagon when I heard a whole bunch of people talking about brewing their own concoction. Once I made my first batch I was not enthusiastic about it. I sniffed it, scrunched up my nose, put the lid back on and proceeded to stared at the finished product for a while. I moved … [Read more...]
Decadent Strawberry Shortcake
Admittedly I am a food snob. I like all my food made from scratch. If it came from a box I normally turn my nose up to it. There are always exceptions to any rule. This incredibly Decadent Strawberry Shortcake is that exception to my no boxes in the kitchen rule. A church member brought this to us after I delivered Caiden. It has become a yearly … [Read more...]
Lavender Lemon Ice Cream Recipe
The only thing I love more than Lemon Gelato is Lemon Lavender Ice Cream. Print Lavender Lemon Ice Cream Recipe Author: Kayla Fioravanti Ingredients 3 Cups Half and Half 2 Tbsp Lavender Buds ¾ Cup FRESH squeezed Lemon Juice Zested Peel of 1 Lemon 1 Cup Sugar 5 Egg Yokes ¼ Tsp. Salt Instructions In a … [Read more...]
Orange Blossom Lemonade Recipe
My favorite new store in Franklin, Tennessee is Savory Spice Shop. Yesterday I bought some Orange Water (a.k.a. Orange Blossom Distillate or Hydrosol) to make my favorite Lemonade Recipe. I have a house full of guests this week and it was a hit with everyone. Print Orange Blossom Lemonade Recipe Author: Kayla Fioravanti … [Read more...]
Double Mint Ice Cream Recipe
If you are a fan of mint chocolate chip ice cream you will LOVE this recipe. The flavor from real mint is amazing in this recipe. Print Double Mint Ice Cream Author: Kayla Fioravanti Ingredients 1¾ cups Heavy Cream 1½ cups Half & Half (or Whole Milk) 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves 4 Egg Yokes ¾ cup Sugar … [Read more...]
Oats & Peanut Butter Popcorn
Oats & Peanut Butter Popcorn is a healthy delicious snack will give you the treat you want without wasted calories and junk. Your diet gets bonus points for adding local honey, flaxseeds, chia seeds and whole oats. Print Oats & Peanut Butter Popcorn Author: Kayla Fioravanti Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Eggrolls Recipe
I'm a huge fan of all things jalapeño! I love jalapeño poppers, jalapeño cheesecake and jalapeño eggrolls. When we lived in Oregon we liked to go to the Original Road House Grill and order Texas Egg-rolls. I came up with my own version now that we don't live in range of the restaurant and I added an extra dipping sauce. Print … [Read more...]
Perfectly Smooth Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Print Perfectly Smooth Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe Author: Kayla Fioravanti Recipe type: Desserts Cuisine: American Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 2 hours 15 mins Serves: 8 I have tried several chocolate ice cream recipes that have left me disappointed. The recipes … [Read more...]
Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Recipe
I love kitchen gadgets. For our wedding anniversary my husband gave me a gift certificate for Williams-Sonoma. I used it to buy myself a Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Machine. I've been having fun all summer experimenting with flavors and dairy sources. My favorite this weekend is the Mocha Crunch Ice Cream recipe I made up today. It is … [Read more...]
