What is a girl to do when she is craving chocolate and there is none in the house? She finds a recipe for homemade dark chocolate! And then because she is picky, she ends up tweaking the recipe a few times to suit her. Resulting in a large stash of homemade dark chocolate in her fridge from various attempts at perfecting her recipe! I’m not 100% sure I’m satisfied with the recipe yet, but for now I’m done “messing” with it. […]
Elderberry Gummy Vitamins
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.A few months ago I made a new batch of elderberry syrup and I turned half of it into elderberry gummy vitamins. After sharing a photo of them on Instagram and Facebook I had a lot of requests for my recipe. Honestly, my elderberry syrup recipe is pretty simple and elderberry gummy vitamins just need one more ingredient to take them from syrup to gummies. Why make gummies? Good question since most kids will take down elderberry syrup without batting an […]
Vitamin C Gummy Recipe for Kids & Toddlers
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.This post- Vitamin C Gummy Recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MeAndMyTea #CollectiveBias One thing Jason and I have always reached for at the first sign of a cold is VitC. As an immune booster it’s one of our go-tos every-time. Last winter Kolton still received most of his nutrients through my milk so I counted my VitC dosage for him too. Now he’s a toddler and needs his own VitC. But yipes! […]
Cranberry Orange Spiced Cider in the Crock Pot
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Everyone has different “favorite holiday memories” mine tend to involve food. (I wonder why?!) This cranberry orange spiced cider invokes many memories. Coming home from church and eating a tasty Christmas lunch. Putting apple cider and spices on the stove to simmer. Opening our presents. Dipping up cider and sipping on it while cleaning up the mess and playing with our new toys, or playing games with the grandparents that usually showed up a little later. I can still […]
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.When it’s cold I want warm drinks, like this peppermint hot chocolate recipe that I’m about to share. Real ingredients, real food, dairy free! The recipe makes 2 pint jars full. I’m totally keeping one for myself but planning on giving the other one as a gift. (so long as I don’t use it first!) It’s often hard to decide which hot drink I want. My chai latte is good even in the summer time, the pumpkin spice latte has been […]
Gluten Free Gingerbread Men for the Holidays
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.I don’t know about you, but there is just something about gingerbread that says Christmas. Mother has a lovely thick and gooey gingerbread cake that she often makes and it disappears quickly. However, it’s the little gingerbread men that hold the greatest appeal to a child. A few months ago my son ended up with a nasty rash that only went away after removing gluten from his diet. Of course this made me sad as I thought of all the […]
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.A popular fall drink, pumpkin spice lattes are all the rage now. But I wanted something without all the sugar and since we are trying to incorporate more Paleo meals into our diet I decided to try a paleo pumpkin spice latte recipe. Finding a paleo recipe that would work for us wasn’t easy. Stevia isn’t a favorite sweetener for me so I had to experiment a little. As well, I wanted something that my son could enjoy too so […]
Homemade Applesauce + Canning!
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.How are you enjoying those fresh-from-the-tree apples? Oh, we are! Just yesterday my mom and siblings were up and we all chowed down on gluten-free apple crisp. As well I’m working my way through the apple recipes found in this round-up (#14 is the best!), and of course I’ve been canning some as well. I shared my apple pie filling recipe with you earlier, and now it’s time to share the recipe I use to make applesauce and how to can it. (super-duper […]
Homemade Apple Pie Filling to Can!
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Apples! Apples! Apples! Ever read the cute children’s book titled 10 Apples up on Top? Kinda how I’ve felt lately. Trying to keep all my apples balanced. But at least I’ve gotten the applesauce and the apple pie filling canned! Yay! Today I’m sharing how to make Homemade Apple Pie Filling to Can. There’s nothing quite like a fresh apple pie and using pie filling from the store is just never the same. However, using your own home-canned pie filling is […]
Best Apple Recipes for Fall (or anytime!)
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.According to the calendar, fall is almost upon us. School is back in session, pumpkin spice everything is on the shelves, and fall decorations are going up. That also means it’s time to start enjoying farm fresh delicious apples! But what do you do when you get a bushel of them? Here is an awesome list of apple recipe ideas! 17 Best Apple Recipes for Fall Mango, Kiwi and Apple Smoothie – Simply blend 3 types of fruit, some juice […]
Baked Oatmeal Recipe using Maple Syrup
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Are you looking for a baked oatmeal recipe that is simple, delicious and not crazy sweet? This is the baked oatmeal recipe I grew up on, wholesome, delicious, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. While my favorite is with raisins, my readers who hate raisins (seriously, why?) can omit the raisins completely or substitute with finely chopped apples. Either way is great! Baked Oatmeal Recipe While this is a pretty quick recipe to whip up in the morning, you can simplify […]
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Last week I shared a recipe for zucchini pie. A tasty dessert made from vegetables. Now I’m sharing my Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe. In case you haven’t guessed it, our zucchini is doing great and I’m making a zucchini based dish several times a week 🙂 Yummy!!! I’m a huge fan of trying new recipes along with creating my own. However, sometimes there is nothing like a tried and true recipe from childhood. I looked forward to this casserole every year […]
Crepe Cone Recipe | A Summer Delight with Blue Bunny
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.This post Crepe Cone Recipe is sponsored by Collective Bias Inc. and its advertiser. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #SunsOutSpoonsOut #CollectiveBias Summer is a delightful time. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies there for the eating, camping trips, swimming, fireflies, nights under the stars… and ice cream! Now quite frankly I’m a fan of ice cream any time of year, but there is nothing like a scoop of ice cream to cool your insides on a hot summer day. I […]
11 Grilling Recipes You Must Try This Summer
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.11 Grilling Recipes You Must Try This Summer Grilling is the ultimate way to prepare food in the summer. There just isn’t any other flavor like a fresh grilled hamburger patty or chicken breast. But killer flavor isn’t the only reason to choose grilling. By grilling your food, you are essentially cooking outside and keeping your kitchen cool. Tired of boring plain hamburgers and hot dogs? Here are 11 Grilling Recipes you Must Try this Summer! Grilled Citrus Chicken Kabobs […]
Baked Potato Peels ~ Eat Your Veggie Skins!
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.The beauty in buying organic potatoes is the ability to use the entire potato without wasting even the smallest amount of skin. Most of the time I simply scrub the potato well and use it as is. However, I don’t want peels in my mashed potatoes so I make baked potato peels! It is incredibly easy to make baked potato peels and is a great way to use the peels instead of tossing them. Hey, when I’m paying for organic […]
Guilt Free Chocolate Strawberry Desert Crepes
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Disclaimer: I received free supplies to make my guilt free chocolate strawberry desert crepes thanks to NuNaturals. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Crepes. A French style pancake that is extremely versatile. From savory to sweet, crepes are my newest obsession. When Ron from NuNaturals emailed me with an offer to try/review their newest non-bitter stevia products I knew exactly what I was going to do. Today I give you a recipe for Guilt Free Chocolate Strawberry Desert […]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Are you looking for a cookie that is just as much an energy boosting snack, as a treat? If so, these peanut butter oatmeal raisin cookies will be perfect! Recently I had a craving for oatmeal raisin cookies, but felt like I should be making more of a protein snack than just a sweet cookie. I looked online for a recipe first. While the cookies were delish, they were far too sweet. Back to the drawing board. It took a […]
Maple Glazed Salmon with Creamy Ginger Sauce
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Sponsored posts are what keeps the lights on around here. 🙂 I love finding creative ways to share and showcase my favorite brands. But for every brand that accepts my pitch, there are dozens that pass me by. Sometimes I get so excited about my ideas that I carry them out anyway, rejected pitch not-withstanding. My Maple Glazed Salmon with Creamy Ginger Sauce is one such example. The more I considered the recipe concept that was in my head, the […]
Simplify Your Morning Routine + Coffee Creamer Recipe!
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.This post: Simplify Your Morning Routine has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #McCafeMyWay #CollectiveBias Do you feel like your mornings are a bit crazy? I used to really struggle with getting out the door in time, and a baby makes that even trickier. However, I’ve learned a few tricks that makes all the difference between a crazy stressful morning and a calm smooth morning. Today I’m sharing those tricks with you, and […]
Making Pon Haus~ A Family Favorite
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.German recipes: pon haus and scrapple are considered the same thing by many. After doing a quick pon haus and scrapple recipe search on Google, I disagree. In fact, my pon haus recipe isn’t much like the recipes I found online either. My method of making pon haus is pretty simple compared to some. Scrapple and pon haus do have one thing in common. They use broth from bones and other parts of a pig, that would otherwise be considered […]