Fuyu persimmons are delicious! This variety of the fruit has a tomato like shape and is best eaten when firm. Some have seeds and some don’t. Another persimmon variety, hachiya, has a heart-like shape and is ripe when it’s very soft. If you eat a hachiya too soon, the taste is pretty awful. They can be […]
Recipes
Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
This simple fudge recipe is fun to make for yourself or to give as gifts. It’s easy enough that kids can help. Easy Fudge Ingredients: 12 oz. pkg. Chocolate Chips 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/4 c chopped walnuts 1/2 t vanilla extract Instructions: Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in heavy sauce […]
Pumpkin Pie Shortbread Cookies
Torani Syrups are delicious when added to a coffee drink. They can also be used to add extra flavor to baked goods. I made these shortbread cookies with Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup, but you can easily substitute another variety. Pumpkin Pie Shortbread Cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 c flour 2 T sugar 1/2 c butter, softened […]
Leftover Turkey Naan Pizza
This year, I ended up with 2 holiday turkeys. There was a lot of leftover turkey, especially since I’m a vegetarian. My kids like meat, so I’ve been creating many meals with a turkey option for them and a vegetarian option for me. The turkey naan pizza was perfect for the family and I […]
Cranberry Sauce with Tangerines and Walnuts
Cranberry Sauce with Tangerines and Walnuts Ingredients: 1 12 oz. pkg. of fresh cranberries 3 Tangerines, Sectioned and halved 4 large pieces of Crystalized Ginger, chopped 2T Sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts Instructions: Combine all ingredients except walnuts in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer […]