Homemade Cleaning recipe uses food items you probably have in your home to kill cold and flu germs for a more natural, healthier "clean".

Garlic Scape and Basil Pesto is one of my absolute favorites! This is a great way to use your bounty of Basil and Garlic and you can enjoy it now or preserve it for later to have a cozy bit of sunshine on a winter day. Ingredients: 7 garlic scapes 1/3 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup basil leaves 1/4 cup Parmesan 1/4 cup lemon 3/4 cup olive oil salt to taste Directions: Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse to blend. Blend until pesto is spreadable. Add to pasta and top with a

I like to make these in a double batch on Friday night in 2 one quart mason jars. That way I can open one on Saturday to sip on for brunch and leave one infusing in the fridge for Sunday brunch. This is a great way to use up an opened bottle of wine you have sitting around. It is light and refreshing, not too sweet, and beautiful while it's infusing in the fridge or being served in a glass. I also include a Mocktail version of this recipe for our 21 and under crowd. Enjoy and

A Dutch baby, also known as a puffed pancake, has the texture of a thick crepe but is cooked in the oven instead of a stove top. This allows you to focus your time on fixing coffee, bacon, eggs or a delicious breakfast cocktail to accompany it. We served ours with a Spicy Black-eyed Susan. Find that recipe here. Want a Gluten Free Dutch Baby? Try our recipe here. Ingredients: ½ cup flour ½ cup milk 2 eggs 1 pinch salt 1 dash freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter Directio

Some nights you just want.. make that need ... comfort food and scalloped potatoes definitely delivers with its creamy, cheesy goodness. But they can be a bit heavy, so here is a fresh take on an old favorite. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter 4 Tablespoons flour 2 Cups milk 3 Rosemary sprigs 1-2 inches 1 Tablespoon diced 1/3 Cup diced chives Grated zest of 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 pounds potatoes (about 4 potatoes) 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan chees