Dill Pickle Pot Roast
No lie. This made one of the most fabulous pot roasts we’ve ever had. Last week I pulled a chuck roast out of the freezer to thaw, but pulled it out a...
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A Twist On Chicken Pot Pie
A small change has come upon The Waz household this week which is a very welcome change. After working out of town Monday thru Thursday since…hmm… I don’t remember, it’s been a...
In Which Zander Makes A Pavlova
One of our primary focuses in our homeschool this school year is world geography. For the most part, our main social studies focus is always on history, and this year Zander is...
Lacto-Fermented Salsa
I have wanted to try this recipe for a very long time. Every time I see the recipe or have a discussion about fermented foods (what, you don’t have those?) my thoughts...
A Simple Hot Pepper Sauce
I have a confession to make. I’m getting tired from processing the garden. This is a fabulous place to be, because it means that I’ve been getting a decent harvest this year...
Adding Kale To A Thai Green Curry
For the longest time I stayed away from making green curries at home. For one, I was worried that green curry meant that it was crazy hot, so the kids wouldn’t eat...
BBQ Pork Enchiladas
Halfway thru the busy, busy month of May! This week we wrapped up the school year with very little fanfare. We were just ready to be done. Abigail has been working so...
A Change In Perspective
Sometimes that’s all it takes. My son Zander is very slowly emerging from being a picky eater to a gourmand. If I tell him something is loaded with garlic, he is far...
Make Your Own: Seasoning Salt
I may have a bit of an obsession with seasoned salt. I know you know the stuff- it’s an orange colored salt that you can get from many companies, of which the...
Old Favorites
We’ve been revisiting some old favorites in our home this winter. It’s been really fun pulling out a recipe that I haven’t made in a very long time and seeing what we...
Thankful For Home Canned Soup
When I decided to break into the world of pressure canning, I was very nervous about doing so. After canning my salsas, jams and fruits for years, I just couldn’t ignore the...
Amazing Chicken Bacon Ranch Pitas
So yesterday’s Ranch Dressing Mix? I mixed it with some sour cream, mayonnaise and milk and used it as the base for an absolutely delicious chicken salad. I started with a package...