Meadow Tea is a simple, refreshing drink made with fresh mint – a Lancaster County staple. Great way to use up the abundance of mint that grows in herb gardens. Meadow Tea. This is, without a doubt, the summer drink of Lancaster County. Most locals love it. You can be on a back country…
Recipes
Homemade Chocolate Brownie Black Bean Protein Bars
Healthy, easy to make, vegan Homemade Chocolate Brownie Black Bean Protein Bars. Delicious – so good you’ll forget it’s good for you! Snacks & Meals On The Run Protein bars. I’ve never been much of a fan of them. Overpriced, funky texture & taste and a questionable list of ingredients. Sorry, I don’t subscribe to…
Basic Buttercream Frosting/Icing
I’ve tried many, many, many buttercreams over the years and this seems to be the best basic, all-purpose buttercream frosting. Not too greasy tasting, not too heavy, versatile, easy to work with, holds up good and tastes great. It’s not gourmet – but it’s good. I can’t think of anything more that I need from…
Käsekuchen German Cheesecake
Kasekuchen German Cheesecake. A delicious, lightly sweetened German Cheesecake made with quark. It’s a lighter, fluffier custard like cheesecake. A Cheesecake Made Without Cream Cheese I’ll start by saying I absolutely love an American Cheesecake. It’s one of my nearest & dearest favorite desserts. Which leads me into exploring a world of cheesecake creations. Käsekuchen,…
Chocolate Avocado Cake With Chocolate Avocado Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Avocado Cake and Chocolate Avocado Buttercream – delicious, moist and rich – a healthier dessert that compromises no flavor. Round 2. I recently struck gold on the avocado deal of a lifetime. With over a dozen of super ripe avocados on hand and plans for more than guacamole, I knew I had to get…
Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
I stumbled upon a jackpot during a recent shopping trip at my favorite produce spot. A half peck of avocado “seconds” for $1.25. Absolutely insane. That’s over a dozen of avocados. They were all super ripe and ready to go (although a few didn’t make the cut). First I made a GIANT bowl of guacamole…
One Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
Guess what I’m having for breakfast? Leftover banana ice cream!!! This is an awesome way to start the day – I might just have to start rethinking my breakfast routine! I know you’ve probably heard about making banana ice cream using only bananas. I’m betting many of you have already made it a few times….
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Adobo is a confusing word to many Americans. People associate it with Goya brand seasoning, a dish from the Philippines or a sauce that chipotle peppers are in. So, you ask, what is it and what’s with the deal with the broad use of the term? Adobo is a Spanish word and translates to marinade, sauce…
Pork and Sauerkraut
Pork and Sauerkraut. It’s a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite and traditional New Years Day meal. This is my Polish grandmom’s recipe. Extra care is given to the onions & sauerkraut – resulting in delicious, flavorful, soulful dish. Pork and Sauerkraut. It’s a traditional New Years Day meal in Lancaster County & Pennsylvania I love pork, I…
Ocean Spray Cranberry Bread
This post may contain affiliate links & Amazon affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for reading and thank you for your support ♥ The recipe for Ocean Spray Cranberry Bread is perfectly moist & delicious! It’s a moist cranberry, orange & nut bread full of tangy tart sweetness. A must…