Sam’s Fancy Sausage Puff Pastry Bites

1 sheet of puff pastry thawed 2 links of smoked sausage, your favorite flavor 1 egg, beaten Pepper Jelly Preheat oven to 400. Place parchment paper on a large cookie pan. When the puff pastry is thawed, unfold it and cut it in half. Roll... Read More.

The BEST Oven Cooked Bacon

Jodi has a trick to getting the BEST bacon in your oven. Here's how to make it... 16 oz of bacon (any kind, your choice!) Stainless steel wire cooling rack (oven safe) Baking sheet Pre-heat your oven to 400°F. Line your baking sheet with aluminum... Read More.

Classic Irish Coffee

6 oz. of hot, freshly brewed coffee 2 tsp brown sugar 1.5 oz. Irish whiskey Whipped cream Preheat your mug by pouring in hot water. Pour out the water. Fill the mug about 3/4 full with coffee. Add brown sugar and stir until fully dissolved.... Read More.

Relaxing Detox Bath

This relaxing activity actually burns calories! Here's how to make it... Epsom salt Lavender essential oil Baking soda Once a week for 20 minutes, sit in a hot bath that contains a handful of Epsom salts, 10 drops of lavender essential oil, and a half... Read More.

Summer Tipping Guide 2026

(Because it's a good idea to tip even while you're on vacation.) Airports: People who check your bags at curbside – $5 for one and an extra $3 to $5 for each additional bag. Taxis: 10 to 20 percent of the bill. Restaurants: Typical to tip 15 to 20 percent,... Read More.

Game Day Grub 2026

BUFFALO CHICKEN BISCUIT BOMBS 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs 16 oz buffalo sauce 8 oz whipped cream cheese (optional) 1 or 2 cans of Pillsbury Grands biscuits Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping Slow cook chicken breasts or thighs. Place chicken... Read More.

New Year, New Meals 2026

Great recipes to get you back on track with a healthy fresh start to the new year. Cabbage Roll Soup (Jodi's Way) 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1 yellow onion, diced 3 tablespoons of minced garlic 2-3 small fresh carrots, sliced 4... Read More.

Year of the Kitchen: Cook At Home

Clever ways to save money by cooking at home! Meal Prep: Plan and prep weekly meals on Sundays. Budget-Friendly Staples: Focus on low-cost ingredients like rice, beans, pasta, potatoes, and fruits or vegetables in season. Leftovers: Cook batch meals so you can eat leftovers. DIY: Make pizza dough, soup... Read More.

All Things Pizza (Pizza Week 2026)

Sam's Pizza Dough 500g 00 pizza flour 300g water 5g yeast 6g salt 14g olive oil – I used a Tuscan Herb flavored oil for more flavor Using a stand mixer add the 3 dry ingredients and whisk just to mix them together. Add water... Read More.