If you’re like me, you’ve had good intentions about composting, but never executed it PROPERLY - now we do with hot composting.

I wasn’t a fan of guacamole - the combination of the green color and mushy texture didn’t appeal to my palate - but this recipe won me over!

Homemade mac & cheese is a must-try in Wisconsin!

I’ve done a lot of experimentation over the years to make dumplings just like mom’s. After many struggles, I am finally able to recreate a little bit of my childhood.

I have a history with Stromboli and today Stromboli is still a favorite of mine but now that I’m a mom, it’s also a hit with my kids, too, especially when they can help - a great family activity!

Like many, I had never heard of microgreens until a few years ago. And now our family is hooked. It’s so great having fresh, tasty greens in the heart of the winter - not to mention a little extra green to look at!

Many of us reserve smoothies for the summer months when fresh berries are abounding. However, that doesn’t need to be the case.

Most people think of overripe bananas can only be used for banana bread - not anymore. This banana pancake recipe is both simple (just three ingredients) and a healthy way to start the day!

Apples have begun falling and that means homemade applesauce. Simply dicing and cooking down apples satisfies that craving for a sweet dessert!

With winter hanging on, nothing is better than working in a toasty kitchen preparing comfort food for my family to enjoy. Although my children and husband are very complementary, the silence around the table says it all - especially with this family favorite recipe.

Making sausage is a multi-generational tradition synonymous with hunting for many families, that requires hours of work that is savored throughout the year.

One can’t get more Minnesotan than hot dish, wild rice, and venison. This Minnesota wild rice hot dish is a multi-generational favorite!

Meat and potatoes was a staple in my Wisconsin home growing up, so why not make meat and potatoes on pizza night!

This recipe results in pandemonium with the kids asking for twelve helpings off the bat. Making a spare pan of tuna noodle casserole has become a necessity in our household.

Most people think of a garden during the summer and early fall, but even with Wisconsin’s short growing season, you can enjoy the garden tasties beyond this window, but you need to plan in spring!

Warm sunny days and nights just below freezing means syruping season in Wisconsin. You may not think of lemonade when snow is still on the ground, but our family does! Nothing is more delicious out in the woods than lemonade made with maple syrup, except maybe Grandma’s cookies accompanying them!

After many years, we finally tried making homemade yogurt. The end result is an easy, healthy, and tasty science experiment!

Adding peanut butter and banana to the traditional s’more create a scrumptious, and messy dessert!

Nothing spells summer like S-T-R-A-W-B-E-R-R-I-E-S. This strawberry rhubarb crisp turned my daughter from being repulsed by strawberries to asking for thirds!

I’ve shared a couple of unique pancake recipes, but this one takes the cake - this is our family’s favorite! And perfect with some Wisconsin maple syrup.

Even in Wisconsin, we can still enjoy our garden year-round.

Serve up a memorable way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers. Transforming the turkey and cranberries to a pizza won over my family!

Sharing a memorable dessert that makes a great seasonal cake - parsnip cake! With six cups of veggies and less than two cups of sugar - I call it a “healthy” dessert to justify an extra piece!

Every couple of days we carve a pumpkin, enjoy it for a night or two then transform it into pumpkin oatmeal, soup, or - my favorite - pumpkin pancakes.

Fall has arrived and along with the hues of red, orange, and yellow adorning the trees, that means soup season. And how better to kick off soup season than with a mix of garden fresh veggies!

We had planned a year ago that 2020 would be the year to expand our garden, and it could not have come at a better time.

During the summer, I can’t wait to use my fresh basil and tomatoes for focaccia bread. I’ve used jars of yeast of the years with this recipe.

Nothing beats a garden fresh cucumber. It usually take several days before a cucumber finally makes it in the house - and this year is no exception.

With the stretch of hot weather, I’ve recently discovered a delicious, sugar-free and even healthy version of this summertime favorite - yes banana ice cream!