I bake a lot of cookies. They're so portable and it's easy for DH to grab a few when he walks in to fill his coffee tumbler before heading back out to fix fence, or check waters, or feed cows, or gather a pasture. When the chiddlers were still home, they would often wander in from their dirt road capers, barn expeditions, and pasture explorations in need of portable edibles in order to
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My son Buck has been great about filling in some blog posts for me while I’m not feeling the best. I so appreciate it and I hope you enjoy it. He writes:“Yes, the title sounds strange, but we’ll get there. I’ve always been the cook in whatever house I find myself in. Whether, it’s back …
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read moreA long time ago when our kids were all little and I likely still had one in diapers, I did a big splurge for me at the time. I was in the grocery store and they were selling church cookbooks from a local church. I bought one. This one… The cookbook is likely one of …
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read moreI made this before I had to go on my diet… Some time ago I told you that I love to make Souped Up Ramen Noodles. I really don’t have a recipe. It’s a recipe that varies every time I make it depending on what I have in the kitchen that is available or needs …
What I’m Making: Grown Up Souped up Ramens Read More »
read moreWho doesn't love mac and cheese?! It's a comfort food and I fixed my share when we were raising chiddlers, but I really haven't made it in years. I don't know why, but I'm guessing it's because we've cut back on carbs and starches. But last year our girl shared this recipe with us and I'm telling you...it's a game changer! Green Chile, Bacon, Gouda Mac & Cheese2 1/4 C dry macaroni1
read moreI was needed to use up some leftover things from Christmas that were in my pantry. I had some mini Christmas-colored M&Ms and some cashews. I also had some white almond bark that I had bought for Christmas candy making and never used. I tried to think of some way to use this all up …
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read moreTuesday is Mardi Gras, and this year I managed to remember it far enough in advance to change my header to Mardi Gras. I have some fun ideas for you today, for your home, and my plans for this year. Let’s start by setting a festive table. Pull out everything you can find around the house in purple, gold and green and mix them up to create a carnival table. This table for two from a couple of years ago could be for breakfast, as we have a Mardi Gras party to attend this year for dinner.
This party ...
read moreThe county is out blading our road this week and through the years it's become a tradition for them to receive a Ziploc bag of cookies. I share a lot of cookie recipes here because, well, I give a lot of cookies. And I realized I hadn't shared my plain old chocolate chip cookie recipe. I've made a lot of chocolate chip cookies through the years, but I've only had this particular recipe for
read moreLike most people, I got an air fryer sometime around 2017 or 2018. And, like most people, I didn't really use it. It was one of the basket type, and it was okay for reheating takeout or fixing frozen tater tots.
Fast forward to 2022, and I got one that is more like an oven,and I started experimenting with cooking different types of food in it. I found I can cook meat that is done without being dried out and tough. I had some pork chops I bought at Aldi, and although they weren't as thick as ...
For Christmas I bought myself two things…that wool kit I showed you earlier and this Pioneer Woman Cookbook. You can find the book HERE. I’ve told you that I love cookbooks. I love old church-type cookbooks but my absolute favorite has LOTS and LOTS of pictures. The Pioneer Woman Cookbooks fall into that latter category. …
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read moreThis is a wonderful time of year for Youtube Flosstube viewers. Most stitchers give a year end review of their finished projects and WIP's and also patterns that they want to buy, etc. Some are true pattern collectors with even into triple digits in their collection. I always learn of new companies or patterns to note. Flosstube has exploded even since I started watching a few years ago. I especially enjoy the stitchers who also quilt or knit or crochet. Like this young woman who does it all so beautifully... Elizabeth Ann Can Stitch
I asked my kiddos to help me out a bit on blog posts. I know I won’t be feeling good before long so when they asked if there was something they could do to help, I said, “Write a blog post for me”. I know you all understand if I skip a day but I …
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ingredients:
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 TBSP Cocoa Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 Eggs or 1/2 Cup Liquid Egg Whites
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 TBSP Pure Maple Syrup
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- Mini Chocolate Chips
Pre heat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a bowl whisk the dry ingredients. (Flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.)
In a second bowl mix together the wet ingredients. (Greek yogurt, eggs, applesauce, vanilla, and maple syrup.)
Mix in the ...
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Large Bananas, Mashed
- 2/3 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1 TBSP Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3/4 Cup of Mini Chocolate Chips (Optional)
Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Then add the bananas, peanut butter, vanilla, and milk.
In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix half of ...
read moreToday I'm sharing another recipe from my favorites file. I found this in Taste of Home in 1999 and I've been making it ever since. I only make it once a year and it seems it's always the week before Christmas. This soup is quick to pull together during the busy holiday season. Served with a good, crusty bread, it always hits the spot and I love having it as a part of my soup collection.
read moreLast winter, DH asked if I would make Posole. This is a traditional Mexican dish. I'd never made it before, but it's a staple here in New Mexico, often served on New Years. Surely, I could figure something out. I mentioned it to my hair dresser and she told me how she makes it so I started there. I wanted to document how I made it because DH loved it and if I don't write it down, I won't remember
read moreYou might remember a bit ago I was telling you about needing to make salads for the church fundraiser. I had promised my pea salad recipe and today I’m sharing it. It comes from this book.,, I picked this book up some time ago. Our daughter Kayla was working one summer at Living History Farms …
What I’m Making: Ham and Peas Salad Read More »
read moreYou might remember a month or back when my brother Jay came and visited. We went to the demolition derby his son was competing in and went garage saling too. When we were garage saling we ended up at one that had cookbooks for sale. I do not need another cookbook. I have them coming …
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read moreHello again...I'm back from an unintentional little break from my blogging which happened for a good reasons. I got caught up with Christmas/family events. I'm toying with the idea of changing things up this new year. In looking back, my bigger picture circumstances have changed just about every ten years or so. It's always invigorating for me to have new beginnings. We'll see.
Meanwhile since speaking to you last, I cooked two recipes that I want to share with you. Have you heard of Funeral Potatoes? A dish that has an interesting church beginning ...
read moreI've had to crack a window in the living area this morning. This at the risk of letting in the below freezing air outside that put frost on my pumpkin this morning.
I also enjoy picking up sticks on my walks, ones just right for stage two of layering up the perfect fire. This is about the only thing I ...
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