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Favorite Fall Recipe 1: Delicious Apple Cinnamon Cake with Struesel Topping

Here it is! Recipe One of my favorite fall recipes! They fill your house with the most delicious aroma! If that's not enticement enough, to want to lick the air, this apple cinnamon muffin cake with streusel topping recipe is so mouth watering, you will have to be restrained in order not to eat them all yourself (or maybe that was just me?)! I … [Read more...]



Homemade Chunky Apple Pear Sauce

Homemade chunky applesauce

Making apple sauce is a traditional fun fall activity. Once you go apple picking you always tend to end up with more apples than you can eat before they begin to get too ripe. Don't toss them out! Make homemade apple sauce! We have apple trees and a pear tree, so it's also a great thing to do with over ripe fruit. Have you tried apple pear … [Read more...]



Cocoa Frightening Facts! Choose Chocolate That Supports Cocoa Farmers #MondayMatters

Cocoa Farmers in Ghana. Choose better chocolate this Halloween for all those trick-or-treaters in halloween costumes at your door. Support fair trade companies

Welcome to Monday Matters– Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post. Choose Better Chocolate Choose chocolate for those trick-or-treaters this … [Read more...]



2 Ingredient Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Thanksgiving and holiday party planning are already beginning and you need a holiday party dessert recipe that is quick and easy, but looks like you spent hours creating it. And you want your festive dessert to taste delicious, too, of course.  I made these adorable homemade mini pumpkin pies last year for a school party and they were a hit! Such a … [Read more...]



Gluten-Free Brunch Recipe Favorites

Favorite Gluten Free Cake Recipes | paleo cakes | gluten-free pancakes | coconut flour pancakes | paleo pound cake | clean eating dessert ideas | clean eating recipes

With spring finally here, many have renewed focus on healthy eating habits to get your body in tip top shape for summer or feel all around healthier. Then, bam! Easter is here and there are sweets and cakes all around. It's hard to stick to a healthy diet with so much temptation. For someone with a gluten-free diet, I can avoid much of these, but I … [Read more...]



Two Ingredient Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe Gluten Free

DIY Gluten free dessert ideas Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe gluten-free treats #HBOChocGF #IC AD

This post was sponsored by Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. I liked them so much I ate them and had to buy more to get photos! All opinions are my own.  I'm always looking for new gluten free options. I was thrilled when I learned … [Read more...]



This Real Milk is Easy to Digest

Enjoy real milk again. Are you self diagnosed as lactose intolerant? a2 milk is the only cows milk that does not contain the A1 protien that causes digestive issues. Love your milk again and enjoy the taste of the real thing and all its health benefits. #a2milk, #IC #ad

  I love a cold glass of milk. I have milk in my cereal, in my coffee, chocolate milk, or hot chocolate, milk shakes, home made ice cream, oh so many ways to enjoy it. Now, I’m making my own mouth water!  I've always loved milk. I drink milk every day, but it doesn't always seem to agree with me. This post was sponsored by a2 Milk® … [Read more...]



Epic Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

Best pie crust you'll ever taste! Delicious flaky pie crust recipe for all your holiday pies. Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, Christmas apple pie or berry pie, the perfect crust

This is the Ultimate Pie Crust I have spent years perfecting this pie crust recipe and no other recipe will do.  This is the only recipe I use. This crust is the perfect balance of flaky, buttery, flavorful goodness. If you always skip eating your pie crust because it's bland, try this! It tastes delicious! It's great with pumpkin pie, … [Read more...]



Fantastic Homemade Pumpkin Pie Filling

DIY pumpkin pie filling is not hard! It's actually easy to make homemade pie filling with this pumpkin pie recipe. Wow your family this Thanksgiving or Christmas with your delicious dessert for your holiday party treat

The holidays are here! With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner you'll want to start planning the holiday feasts and holiday party. What is a holiday meal without delicious holiday treats, Christmas desserts, and Thanksgiving pies? Pumpkin pie in particular. Have you ever wanted to try making homemade pumpkin pie from scratch? I … [Read more...]



Cooking as a Family Leads to Innovative Kids

The challenge every parent faces each year: keeping kids engaged and learning during summer break. As a home school mom, I face this challenge year round as I don't have anyone making lesson plans or planning activities for me. If you ask my kids their favorite way to learn any subject it's through hands on, creative projects, especially when … [Read more...]



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Hello, I'm L. E. Mastilock. I am a lover of food, family, and nature. I encourage parents to live a green, healthy lifestyle and have fun learning together. I am a published author and multi media artist, homeschooling my kids in the beautiful CA mountains. Read More…

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