Smoked Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is the first thing I became really comfortable smoking and being able to achieve a consistent end product. Dare I say perfect? I mean, the recipe is made the way, I really like it so I guess it’s perfect for me. And it’s become pretty popular with whomever, I have made it for…
Smoked Salt
Flavored and infused salts are pretty trendy right now, and as with most trendy products they come with a hefty price tag. Could I make my own smoked salt? Why not give it a try! All you need is some kosher salt (or sea salt) and a way to smoke it. We used our Bradley…
Homemade Vanilla Powder
After making my homemade vanilla extract and vanilla sugar, I had one more thing I wanted to use the leftover beans to make. Homemade vanilla powder. This is a great way to add vanilla flavor to something when you want to be careful adding a lot of extra liquid, and it gives you a those…
Homemade Vanilla Sugar
Homemade Vanilla Sugar After I finished making vanilla extract for Christmas gifts, I had some leftover partially used vanilla beans that I couldn’t bear to through away. So what did I do? I decided to use the beans as many ways as much as I could. I turned to my trusty source, Google, and soon…
Homemade Vanilla Extract
My sister has made it quite clear that she has a small addiction to vanilla extract. Pair that with me seeing a few posts on Pinterest about making your own vanilla and I had the recipe for the perfect Christmas present…which would also be a little selfish because of course I was keeping some for…
Peanut Blossoms
I can’t believe it’s only a few days before Christmas and I haven’t posted a Christmas cookie yet! Aunt ‘Thann probably can’t believe it! After all she’s known in our family as the Cookie Queen and it’s from her that I got my love of baking. Every December when I was growing up Aunt ‘Thann…
Perfect Roast Beef
Are you looking for something to make for the Holidays this year, but don’t want to break the bank for a prime rib? Try my perfect roast beef. It’s tender, meaty, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth tender and best of all – its SUPER easy, I mean you cannot screw it up. The only thing you need to…
