Updates from Jackie Schmaltz

Power Punch: A Simple Wellness Habit

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:47:00 CDT

Struggling with Cravings, Fatigue, or Stubborn Weight? Read This.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:28:00 CDT

Clean Skin Care that Actually Works

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:01:00 CDT

Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:47:00 CDT

This Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a wonderful bridge between summer and fall. It’s one of those easy zucchini desserts that never goes out of style. It's warm spices are perfect for cozy gatherings, bake sales, or a simple treat with coffee.

Make it once, and it’ll become your go-to zucchini cake recipe every year!

Making Apple Scrap Vinegar at Home

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:57:53 CDT

Homemade Applesauce

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:06:00 CDT

🍎 The Apple Harvest Was Huge — And So Was My Savings!

This year’s apple harvest was overflowing — and with grocery prices climbing higher every week, my backyard apple tree turned into a true treasure. My kids love applesauce in their lunches, and this fall, I decided to skip the store-bought jars and make my own. The result? Over 20 pints of homemade applesauce that cost next to nothing and taste a hundred times better.

The best part? It was surprisingly easy — no fancy equipment, no complicated steps, and your whole kitchen smells like fall. Want to fill your pantry with cozy, sweet goodness too? Here’s exactly how I did it…

👉 Read the full post to learn my simple applesauce recipe, how to can it for the winter, and even how to use the scraps!

Homemade Pasta: Two Easy Ways (With or Without a KitchenAid® Roller)

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:45:00 CDT

Make restaurant-quality pasta at home with just 4 ingredients! Learn two simple methods to whip up fresh, flavorful noodles in minutes.

Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce (with Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:43:07 CDT

Homemade Pizza

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:51:30 CDT

Never Fail Homemade Yogurt

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:29:00 CDT