Cranberry Jelly and Giving Thanks

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If you are in a bind and going to a holiday gathering and someone nonchalantly says, “Just bring a little something,” then for goodness sake call the cranberry sauce. Say loud and clear, “I will bring the homemade cranberry sauce.” Make sure the person writes it down somewhere.

Call the cranberry sauce if you …click to continue Cranberry Jelly and Giving Thanks

Habanero Jelly

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I dearly love this recipe. This is one of my first “my” recipes. I would make jars of this and we would use it at home and my husband would give away jars of it to his buddies. And, while it is not a big deal, it was one of the first things that …click to continue Habanero Jelly

Homemade Vanilla Part 2: Dripping Springs Vodka Vanilla

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[The middle bottle of vanilla extract is but a week old...just think how great it will be in six months.]

Last week my friend Courtney asked me if I had any favorite homemade food gifts and I said no. And, then I remembered that homemade vanilla would be a great little gift. I couldn’t …click to continue Homemade Vanilla Part 2: Dripping Springs Vodka Vanilla

Bruschetta and Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Now I’ll segue from Texan to Tuscan. I dare you to say that three times quickly.

If Italy is a boot, Tuscany is roughly at the knee cap and it is generally considered to be a cradle of culture. Think Florence. Think art. Think food. I try not to actually think about it too …click to continue Bruschetta and Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Herbes de Provence

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Herbes de Provence is a blend of herbs that are native to the hills of Provence in Southern France.  It is a wonderful blend that you will use in many dishes once you taste it in action.  This is the herb blend used in Tomatoes with Herbes de Provence. I have read that …click to continue Herbes de Provence