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The Montmorency Cherry or sour cherry/tart cherry is a "superfruit". It is named after a valley in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. Today it is grown in France, Canada, and in the United

Hi everyone, I'm back after a long hiatus. I haven't been able to write for awhile because life has kept me away. The second half of 2017 was horrible for my family. Our beloved German Shepherd suddenly

Summer is all about fresh, exciting flavors! Fruity tastes are especially popular during the warmer months, so try out this dish made of sweet pineapple and passionfruit, seasoned and flavored to remind

Zucchini from my garden is usually is large, and a lot of them. I think it's from the ground once being farm lands not very long ago! But I can never figure out how to use it all, because there's only

When you think of boneless pork chops that are lean, very often what comes to mind is bland and boring. A crunchy cornflake coating can be just the thing to give your lean boneless pork chops a lift. But

Vegetarians and vegans give up a lot of flavors, the most notable being meat. Most recipes call for meat, of all different kinds. And while I have tried in my recent posts to include lots of vegan options,

One time, when I was in my early teens, my parents took my sister and me to a lovely salad buffet called Sweet Tomatoes (Sadly they've gone out of business!). I had immediately noticed the large bin of

If you're looking for something a bit healthier than regular pasta, then this spicy meatless veggie dish is just for you! It’s one of my go to favorites because not only is it delicious, but it is also

We've got a raspberry bush out back in our yard, it's provided my cooking with enough fruit to make endless pies, tarts, and frozen treats, but recently I'd been thinking of a way to use the raspberries

One day I couldn’t decide what kind of vegetable to make that would go along with my roasted chicken dish. I don’t know about you, but I get bored eating the same ol’ same ol’ everyday, so I came up with

Who doesn't enjoy a good pork meal seasoned and cooked to perfection? Luckily pork is easy to make, and my mom made these often enough when I was little that I remember each step and ingredient like the

My favorite side dish in the summer months is potato salad. And let me tell you, when I make it for a barbecue everyone wants some. So, with some slight adjustments, I made to vegan-friendly for those

These cranberry ice pops are a hit as a nice cool summer treat at any party, and they are a healthier alternative to store-bought ice cream or ice pops. Of course, if you don’t like cranberries you can

Nothing says comfort food like a bowl of hot french onion soup after a long day of work. My mother made this for us when I was younger, along with her famous Polish mushroom soup! I've decided to share

I absolutely love a good, crispy onion ring. Be it a side to a juicy cheeseburger with bacon or just a late night snack by themselves, onion rings can be amazing... but also expensive. Fast food places

I'm 21, I have a lot of friends who are either vegans or vegetarians, and good for them! I couldn't survive without a good porkchop every now and again, but when my vegan friends come over I like to cook

What better way to celebrate the independence of America then with most of America’s favorite cookie? These Fourth of July Oreo Cookie Pops are personally my favorite and make for a great addition to any