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Christmas Tree Cutout Cookies

  Christmas Tree Cutout Cookies are four ingredients Christmas cookies made with simple decorating technique. You may brush them with food color or cut any other holiday ornament! Kids can assist you too!   Hello everybody! Christmas time! It’s Friday evening and the last chance for me to make another… Read more »

Mint Syrup Quick Version Recipe

Mint Syrup Quick Version Recipe: There is no substitute for its wonderful four ingredient home made mint drink ! Fortunately, it’s easy to make your own to have healthier version instead of store bought one ! This  Mint Syrup Quick Version Recipe does not require one or two days soaking.… Read more »

Elderflower Syrup

Elderflower Syrup : Elderflower fragrance captured in a bottle. Floral refreshing drink for hot summer days. Weatherman has announced a hard rain for tomorrow so I rushed to the forest nearby after working hours to gather elder blossoms for a syrup. After the rain, they loose their fragrance and the… Read more »

Dandelion Jelly

Dandelion jelly: super healthy, homemade, sunny and frugal. Who could ask for more ? Like in the old times. It is only a few days left until my grandmother’s birthday. She would be 104 now. Dandelions bring back the memories of the large meadow behind her country house. Needless to… Read more »

Lilac Syrup

  Lilac Syrup is natural, homemade, simple syrup recipe, made of lilac florets. Delicate lilac flavour is great to add to desserts, cocktails , ice cream and so much more….   Love edible flowers?   Lilac is fully blossoming and it’s perfect time to make some simple yet special Lilac… Read more »

Spaghetti Fritters

  Spaghetti Fritters also known as Fritelle di Spaghetti are frugal and tasty week dinner recipe made with spaghetti leftovers. It is sooooo obvious we had spaghetti yesterday ! My biggest challenge while cooking is boiling too much pasta. Every single time ! But I guess we all do the same.… Read more »

No Bake Energy Balls

No Bake Energy Balls are healthy, time saving and nutritious breakfast or a snack. Energy boosting ! These balls are perfect for breakfast with your coffee. Wrap them into a wax paper and take to work. I usually do that and have my breakfast there. They are perfect for all… Read more »

Lattice Apple Pie

Lattice Apple Pie prepared this way is an all time classic. Sour cream adds a special flavor. Perfection at it’s peak ! The holidays are gone, the fruits’ and vegetables’ reserves are still to be found and we all tend to make simple dishes after decadent days are gone. This… Read more »