by Tess Pennington | Jun 26, 2015
I thought I would share one of my favorite pectin-free recipes with you all today. I stumbled upon it purely out of necessity. I had purchase some beautifully ripe fruit at the farmer’s market and excitedly began preparing it to make jam. Little did I know I was...
by Tess Pennington | Jul 16, 2016
As a southern girl, we love our icebox desserts. My grandmother introduced me to these yummy desserts and I since the first time I tried them I was a forever fan. Now that I have kids of my own, life gets pretty hectic and when I want to make a dessert, I always turn...
by Tess Pennington | May 24, 2012
Making sorbets cannot get any easier than this method. Any canned fruits in heavy syrups are preferred, but light syrups are also welcome. You can play around with this simple recipe by adding your favorite liqueurs, juices, herbs or spices. Ensure that any fruits...
by Tess Pennington | Jul 25, 2015
I was walking through my local farmer’s market yesterday and found some beautiful peaches that I had to have. I was planning on canning them, but my kids have been snacking on them and I only have enough to make a dessert with. I can’t blame them, they...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 13, 2015
Infusing honey with fruit or herbs is a great way to add enhanced taste to honey, as well as additional health benefits. In the wintertime, I regularly make lemon,ginger infused honey and elderberry syrup to boost my family’s immune system, but have never made...
by Tess Pennington | Dec 14, 2014
Even in an emergency, kids are going to want a treat. These cookies are ideal because they use items typically stored in emergency pantries and, best of all, they do not require baking. Score! These cookies have a fudgy texture and are held together by delicious oats...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 21, 2016
I recently changed up the way that I cook to reflect a healthier lifestyle. Sad to say, that the life of a paleo and gluten-free eater is a lonely one. It seems that no one in my family is on board with this choice and typically turn their nose up at my paleo meals....
by Tess Pennington | Aug 3, 2012
These little guys will spruce up a cake or muffins, dipped in dark chocolate or can be eaten alone! Anyone at any skill level can make these. The method to make these delectable treats is so simple – sugar and fruit. You can choose from any citrus you prefer...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 1, 2013
As a child, my grandfather would make his “special cough syrup” each year to help us get over our illnesses faster. In an old Mason jar, the cough medicine would sit at the top of our refrigerator (which at the time seemed so tall). All I could see was the...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 10, 2016
I love finding news ways of using things I would otherwise throw out. The uses for bacon grease are too many to list, but I had to share one of my favorites – bacon fat spice cookies! As if cookies weren’t good enough, adding some bacon fat to them takes...
by Tess Pennington | May 14, 2015
You guys are going to love this cake. It’s fool proof and took me five minutes to whip up. I have even made this dessert on an open grill while camping and it turned out delicious! Blueberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake (For the Dutch Oven) For Topping: 1/4 cup...
by Tess Pennington | May 3, 2013
Wouldn’t it be great if you had one versatile dough that you could use for multiple recipes? Well, look no further. This dough can be used to make kolaches, doughnuts and also sweet bread. I added this recipe to my cookbook, The Prepper’s Cookbook because...
