Frozen Tomatoes
This was one of the best things I ever did. Last summer, at the height of tomato season, I found myself running short of time. I didn’t have time to process tomatoes,...
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Erika
Grits and Polenta
Last week we had two days of being holed up in the house. It was so cold and frigid, there was no school, and we kept ourselves busy inside. I think the...
A Warm Hearty Bowl Of Comfort
Wow! It’s still frigid outside with a windchill of 33 below. The kids are home from school for a second day, and while we may send Daddy out to pick up a...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
According to the Weather Channel, as I write this, it is 15 below zero for actual temperature, with a wind chill of -38. I think we’ll do some baking today. And make...
Revisiting Some Favorites
One of the hazards of regular food-blogging is that I’m always looking to come up with new content. While that’s normally a great thing, and keeps me on my toes in the...
Frozen Cookie Dough
Sometime back in November, I decided to make cookies for the kids. Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies, to be specific. As I was baking the cookies though, I was multi-tasking and doing...
The Best Kitchen Help
Last week Thursday the kids were crabby. Terribly crabby. They couldn’t seem to do anything with complaining or fighting with each other. It was obvious they were suffering from a sleep shortage...
The Formula For Quiche
Every time I make quiche or a frittata, I am always reminded how delicious they are, and that I should make them more often. For one reason, eggs are a pretty economical...
Really Fantastic Chili
First, I just want to say a quick thanks to everyone who commented yesterday- it really was nice to hear what everyone had to say,and it was really encouraging to see that...
Surprise Giveaway Today!
It’s a new month in a new year, and for many people, that means a return to wise eating and an attempt at a regular exercise schedule. I don’t know about all...
Tuna Surprise
This one was a complete shot in the dark. I had been flipping through an older cookbook- one of those infamous church organization cookbooks-and I saw this recipe for Tuna Patties. I...
Millet Madness
The very first time I read about the grain millet, I revolted. Literally. Who could even think about eating millet? It was birdseed… who on earth was the first person to look...