A sweet and savory skillet style corn made from fresh corn, cut off the cob and sauteed in a cast iron skillet with bacon grease, butter and seasoning.  Summer is the time of year when fresh corn is plentiful. There's nothing better than munching on an ear of corn, smothered in melted butter a…

Our Vegetable garden and fruit tree's did very well this season. Harvesting season can be somewhat overwhelming, especially in late summer and early fall. I've come to realize that most of my mid to late summer days is usually spent in the kitchen canning and preserving. I always say once g…

Dilly Beans are crunchy relish style green beans, pickled in a simple brine and flavored with fresh dill, garlic and chili flakes.  I just recently purchased and learned how to use a pressure canner! It was a bit intimidating, but once I got over the fear it was really pretty easy. I had an abun…

This Vintage Strawberry Jello Poke cake is infused with strawberry gelatin and topped with a real whipped cream cheese frosting and fresh sliced strawberries. My favorite recipes have always  been retro recipes, because they remind me so much of my childhood.  R efrigerator cakes date back as far a…