Joy In Every Season

Cast Iron Cooking Round-Up

I absolutely love cooking in my cast iron skillets! So much in fact that I decided to reach out to a few of my food blogger friends to bring you a Cast Iron Cooking Round-Up. Posted below I'll be sharing a few of my favorite Cast Iron recipes along with links to a few of my favorite blogger's Cast Iron recipes. Everything, from veggies to bread, main dish to desserts. We've got you covered! ... Read More about Cast Iron Cooking Round-Up

Biscuit Berry Shortcake

Biscuit Berry Shortcake is the perfect dessert! It's a family favorite for us and I'm sure your family will love it also. Start with a freshly baked biscuit, top with juicy ripe berries, freshly whipped cream, and a small shaving of chocolate. Delicious! It's sure to please even those that "didn't save room for dessert." ... Read More about Biscuit Berry Shortcake

Fall Trail Mix

Trail Mix is the perfect little "party favor" or "snack" or "hostess gift." We set out jars of this Fall Trail Mix on the table at our family reunion. The twine tied jars of assorted nuts and fall colored candies added to the table decor and I'm sure provided our guests with a nice little snack for their drive home. ... Read More about Fall Trail Mix

“Souped” Up Crackers

I'm so glad it's finally cool enough weather to be thinking of soup. Lots and lots of soup! My husband and I both love soup! And, more often than not, my husband loves crackers crumbled in his soup. I credit a local coffee shop on our wharf here in Santa Cruz, for his love of crackers. With your chowder (or if you're a little one) you still get a little bag of Oyster Crackers. You know, like Saltines, only they're little round crackers. They don't need crumbling into the soup and float ... Read More about “Souped” Up Crackers

Turkey Chili with White Beans

Do you have a favorite season? I've always been a warm weather summertime gal, but over the last few years fall has become my favorite!! The weather is still gorgeous but cool in the evening, it's dark earlier, we're starting to build fires, and the house is filled with the scent of fall spiced candles. And . . . . the way I cook begins to change. Less bbq's and more soups, stews, and chilies! Don't get me wrong, I love our summertime meals, but there is something about having a big pot of soup ... Read More about Turkey Chili with White Beans