Homemade Apple Cider
This homemade apple cider is the perfect drink for the Fall season especially if you find yourself with last-minute guests as it won’t take long to whip up a batch of this festive cider. Once you’ve made your cider, make sure to top it off with a fresh apple garnish to celebrate the fruit of the season and add a refreshing twist to this warm beverage. Ingredients 8-10 Apples, any…
How To Make Scented Pinecones For Fall
With the changing of the leaves and outside temperatures dropping lower and lower, it’s easy to see that Fall has officially arrived. So while we may find ourselves heading inside to get comfortable and warm, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t bring a little of that Fall feeling from the outdoors into our home. By creating scented pinecones that have a smell of cardamom and cinnamon, you will bring a festive…
Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup
As we enjoy the last few days of the Summer season and prepare to welcome the new season, nothing feels more Fall-like than a warm bowl of roasted tomato soup. Even better, this tomato soup is simple to make, easy to freeze and only calls for a few simple ingredients and some fresh produce that you most likely have on hand already. Ingredients 2 Pounds Of Tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp…
Homemade Summer Peach Tea
There is nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold drink on a hot day in the Summer, especially when you can whip up a delicious peach concoction in the comfort of your own home. This homemade Summer peach tea uses beautiful fresh peaches which happen to be in season right now, your favorite black tea and a little sugar to create a refreshing peach flavored beverage that is perfect for sharing.…
How To Make No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
When the beautiful sunshine is shining through our windows and the hot Summer temperatures keep rising outside, the last thing you might find yourself thinking about is turning on the oven to bake dessert over these hot months. So instead, it may be easier to jump on board if making dessert doesn’t involve any baking or turning on the oven! This easy, refreshing no-bake lemon cheesecake is the perfect option…
How To Enjoy Your Gas Fireplace This Summer
Let’s face it, our gas fireplace gets far less use in the Summer months compared to the Fall/Winter seasons and that makes total sense. However, just because it happens to be a sunny time of year it doesn’t mean that your gas fireplace needs to be ignored. You can still enjoy and use your fireplace over the summer and give it a little extra attention before winter arrives. Maintenance &…
DIY Produce Spray
Summer is an incredible time for fresh fruits and vegetables as it seems that each month brings something new and more delicious throughout the whole season. Now, once you finally get your haul of fresh items home you might find yourself spending a lot of time washing and cleaning your fruits and vegetables and less time actually enjoying. So, to solve that problem and save you some time, you can…
How To Make Strawberry Lemonade
With these rising temperatures outside, what could be better on a hot day then a glass of ice cold strawberry lemonade to cool you down! This delicious twist on traditional lemonade can be in a matter of minutes and is perfect for your next BBQ or family dinner. Keep reading to learn how to make Strawberry lemonade: Ingredients: 10 Fresh Strawberries, Halved 2 Cups Of Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice 7…
How To Make Rhubarb Muffins
As we quickly approach the first few days of Summer, more and more fruit will start to be in season and the options for flavors expand! These rhubarb muffins are moist and flavorful and can be made in large batches to serve a crowd. Keep reading to learn how to make delicious rhubarb muffins that are sure to impress: Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups Of Diced Rhubarb 2 1/2 Cups Of…
Homemade Banana Bread
Even though the weather is warming up, cold evenings are still around so why not warm up with some homemade banana bread! This warm and delicious bread is easy to make, great for a crowd or it can be frozen to be saved for later. Once cooled, this bread is best served and enjoyed in front of your Valor Fireplace on those chilly Spring evenings. Ingredients: 4 Ripe Bananas, Mashed…
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