Once a week, I have one of my kids 'shop' from the freezer and bring me several packs of meat. This week, my eldest brought in a pack of chicken thighs, a small pork roast, a package of bacon (of course... this child is a bacon fiend!) and a small pack of tenderloin chops. From … [Read more...] about Homestead Lentil Stew
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Christmas Biscotti
I was thumbing through a magazine last night, a gift from a dear friend and found a recipe for biscotti. It sparked a memory... I had told myself that I wanted to make some biscotti for my husband. Knowing him and knowing his likes and dislikes, I KNEW he would enjoy this … [Read more...] about Christmas Biscotti
Real Hot Cocoa
This morning I woke early and it was COLD in the house. I started in there to make some coffee, but then thought that instead of making something hot that just Cameo and I drink, I would make something for all of us. Something with real ingredients and not from a packet (not that … [Read more...] about Real Hot Cocoa
Canning Greens
Have you ever considered canning your excess greens? It is a fairly simple process, but it does take a little time. What I have is turnip greens. I'm from the south. You eat your greens around here.If you have your greens, a bowl of beans, cornbread, and some fried … [Read more...] about Canning Greens
Homemade Convenience Foods: Sloppy Joes
Yesterday evening my husband and I were at the grocery store all by ourselves. My mother had asked to spend time with her grand kids before church so we were alone for a few hours! We ran an errand for the church and while in town, we stopped at the store. There was a big bin … [Read more...] about Homemade Convenience Foods: Sloppy Joes
