March 17th is full of traditions- In my Irish household growing up it meant corned beef and cabbage with all the fixings, and of course...

If you come from an Italian family or if you grew up in the tri-state area, you have likely heard of this magical meal, called Sunday...

John Landis Mason invented the Mason jar on November 30, 1858. In 1884, Ball Corporation began manufacturing glass home canning jars, the...

Easy picked garden peppers with kosher salt and vinegar

Fall Centerpiece under $30!

With summer winding down, taking advantage of the bounty at your local farmers market and preserving it for months to come is a great...

In today’s blog post, we are going to explore the world of succulents. These low maintenance plants are a great way to start a plant...

Homemade vanilla extract- great holiday gifts!

If you live in the northeast and have tomato plants, they are about to pop, or as the kids say, “pop off!” If you’re anything like me,...

The right shade of paint can transform any space into a coastal oasis, even if you are miles from the coast. In today’s post we are going...

Hot summer days require easy meals that don't have you spending loads of time in the kitchen. During the summer we also have the added...

Originally written August 2015, updated for 2022 As Labor Day quickly approaches each summer, I begin the process of cleaning out my...