Make a warm apple crisp in a mug in minutes using simple ingredients like oats, a fresh apple, butter, flour and sugar. Serve it straight from the mug with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy single‑serve dessert whenever you want a little something sweet. I love apple crisp. My full apple crisp … Read more

Raspberry almond cake is a quick and easy one layer cake with a tender crumb, a ribbon of raspberry jam and a crunchy almond-raspberry topping. It’s simple to make and perfect for breakfast, coffee time or a casual birthday cake. Disclosure | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from … Read more

Broccoli Apple Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette is a vibrant, flavor-packed salad that’s as nutritious as it is beautiful. Be sure to bookmark this recipe — it’s one you’ll want to enjoy year-round. A Raw Salad with Flavor, Texture, and Color This fresh salad uses simple produce items. Crisp EverCrisp® apple pieces pair with tender … Read more

It’s March and the world is caught up in basketball excitement. Here, though, we’re holding our own tournament: Appellation Mountain’s most popular names from last year face off in a bracket-style contest until one winner is crowned for girls and one for boys. Each name in this competition was among the most-viewed on Appellation Mountain … Read more

I’m excited to introduce Affordable Gluten-Free Living — the eBook! This practical guide can save you hundreds, even thousands, on grocery bills each year. Even better: every dollar above production cost goes directly to the Keopke adoption fund to help bring this child home. And because launches are more fun with freebies, for launch week … Read more

Plum jelly captures the full flavor of ripe plums in a smooth, skin-free preserve. Plums naturally contain ample pectin and acid, so this simple jelly needs just fruit and sugar—no added commercial pectin. The age-old choice when preserving fruit: jam or jelly? My kids always choose jelly—they love its glossy, spreadable texture. I enjoy plum … Read more

Make these Breadstick Rattlers for your next Halloween party — they’re easy, tasty, and guaranteed to make guests smile. Breadstick Rattlers These snake-shaped breadsticks are perfect for Halloween, but the same technique works for simple twisted breadsticks any time of year. What makes this recipe so yummy Quick and festive: a simple way to add … Read more

Vanilla cake is the gold standard of classic flavours — deceptively simple yet tricky to perfect. This dairy-free vanilla cake is light, fluffy, and has a tender, soft crumb that rivals any boxed mix. Best of all, it’s completely dairy-free and so delicious you likely won’t notice the difference. Note: This post contains affiliate links … Read more

Homemade pasta sauce is a comforting family favorite and a go-to for cozy meals. This rich, red sauce features sautéed onions and garlic, fresh herbs, and warming spices that build deep flavor. Add tender oven-baked meatballs to simmer in the sauce for a classic spaghetti-and-meatballs dinner, or use the sauce as a base for lasagna, … Read more