Making your own homemade vanilla extract is so easy and tastes so much better than store bought. It takes a little time steeping in the alcohol...but it is definitely worth the wait. Homemade vanilla also makes wonderful gifts during the holidays. I like to use Dark Rum when making homemade vanilla extract for superb … [Read more...]
Orange-Glazed Cranberry Pecan Bread
These mini-loaves of orange-glazed cranberry bread make terrific gifts during the holidays. They look so pretty and shiny from the glaze on top and they taste so wonderful that the lucky recipient won't even realize how healthy they are ;) This recipe should make 4 to 5 mini-loaves, depending on the size of your pans and … [Read more...]
Spicy Pumpkin Butter *
This spicy pumpkin butter is great spread on toast with butter or mixed into plain yogurt.....and I'm sure there are so many other ways to enjoy it too :) Place the pumpkin butter in a decorative jar and give away as a gifts for the holidays. If you are not on a sugar-restricted diet (such as the Maximized Living Advanced … [Read more...]