“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”

Author: Rachel Ballinger

Refreshing Berry Lemonade

Refreshing Berry Lemonade

A glass of refreshing berry lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons hits the spot on a hot summer day! It quenches the thirst and is definitely worth the bit of extra time it takes to juice the lemons. I like to add a cup of 

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

I can’t think of a better spring fruit pie than strawberry rhubarb pie! The sweetness of the strawberries combine perfectly with the distinct tanginess of the rhubarb and topped with an oatmeal brown sugar topping, this pie is sure to delight anybody who tries it.  

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Mix up these homemade flour tortillas in 30 minutes with only four ingredients. Fresh homemade flavor and real ingredients, they elevate your dinner to a whole new level.  Mix up your dough, let it rest for 15 minutes, divide it and shape into balls, roll 

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

These sourdough chocolate chip cookies are delicious. Full of that classic chocolate flavor with a hint of sourdough, they are more substantial than your average cookie. This recipe uses sourdough discard. A yummy way to use your discard that the whole family will approve of.  

Italian Whole Orange Cake

Italian Whole Orange Cake

This Italian whole orange cake is moist and bursting with flavor. What makes it unique is that you use a whole orange to make it, the peel and all! It’s perfect for a light dessert after dinner or pair with your morning cup of coffee. 

Classic Cherry Pie

Classic Cherry Pie

This classic Cherry pie has an unbeatable cherry flavor with a hint of almond. It goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or scoop of ice cream!

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms

These cute little cookies are called Peanut Butter Blossoms and are a sweet treat for all your chocolate and peanut butter lovers. They’re also a fun cookie to let the kids help with. What kid (or adult!) doesn’t like to unwrap chocolate kisses? Just try not to eat them all before the cookies come out of the oven!

Snow Cream

Snow Cream

This delicious snow cream made from freshly fallen snow and a quick mixture of milk, sugar, and vanilla is such a fun treat on a snow day. The kids absolutely love it and I’ll be honest, I like it too! It reminds me of Bluebell’s 

Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate Chip Scones

It’s time to pour yourself a cup of tea and make these flaky chocolate chips scones. Scones are the perfect blend between a cookie and a biscuit. Sweet but not too sweet with a little sugar sprinkled on top.  Why You Should Make These Scones: 

Festive Homemade Eggnog

Festive Homemade Eggnog

This smooth and creamy eggnog is my favorite for the holiday season. Cheers! Homemade is even better than store bought. I love making it with eggs from our chickens. Made with eggs, sugar, milk, and lots of yummy spices, it’s perfect to toast your loved