Why does frozen food have preservatives in it? It's frozen. Isn't that enough? Clearly it's not enough if it's a breakfast meat that my family begs me to buy - in gigantic quantities while we're at Costco. My answer is always the same: read the ingredients. They turn over the package and without me having… Continue reading Make at Home Natural Pork Sausage Patties
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why buy it when you can make it, cook it or re-do it yourself?
Chick Pea, Edamame, and Red Pepper Salad
Confession: I like to ask for a sample of the prepared salads behind the counter at gourmet grocery stores. I rarely buy the food that I sample - it just looks so good and sometimes I do need a snack but really - I want to taste the delightful looking dish so that I can… Continue reading Chick Pea, Edamame, and Red Pepper Salad
Home Organization Project 29
For this week's home organization project, we must begin by remembering how awful my sewing studio looked. Yes, it was a complete mess. Then, it got worse! Are you wondering how that is even possible? Me, too! Here's where I started....I rearranged shelves and moved furniture around - first. Then, I looked up at the… Continue reading Home Organization Project 29
Chia, Coconut, Pumpkin Seed Granola
I've been waiting for the hot summer weather to cool a bit so I can turn on the oven and do some baking. My kitchen gets hot when the oven is on and during the summer it's too warm. This recipe is easy to double - and I always do. If I'm going through the… Continue reading Chia, Coconut, Pumpkin Seed Granola
Recipe: Cole Slaw with a Kick
Do you ever feel like some vegetables are underrated? I do and to me, cabbage is THAT vegetable. It's so good for you, inexpensive, and versatile. Cabbage can get forgotten about when hidden away in the back of the refrigerator and still be crunchy in a salad. It can also get sliced thinly, drizzled with… Continue reading Recipe: Cole Slaw with a Kick
5 Tips for Cooking and Freezing Foods
Home cooked dinners in the freezer are like money in the bank - that's what I always say! The only difference is food, unlike money, has a shelf life. Don't leave it in the freezer too long otherwise you'll end up with freezer burn. Making more than one night's worth of a great meal, to… Continue reading 5 Tips for Cooking and Freezing Foods
Monthly Meal Plan
This was a great month of eating. We began with Super Bowl Sunday leftovers, had a dinner at grandma's house, and then Valentine's Day dinner with pureed beets and arugula salad. Next, we hosted our dinner group with a fancy dinner and then had our kids' school auction. Our lives revolve around food, don't they?… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
Sew a New Blanket from an Old Blanket
Do you ever buy something and wonder why? Me, too. I should not have bought this adorable table cloth but I couldn't help myself. With those fresh colors and gingham; it was too cute! Plus, it was from a shopping trip with girlfriends to the Goodwill Clearance Center so was inexpensive. Once I got it… Continue reading Sew a New Blanket from an Old Blanket
Healthier Mac and Cheese
Who doesn't love mac & cheese? My family does! Pasta and cheese together? Yum! This healthier mac & cheese has a secret ingredient - not that I'm advocating hiding foods and tricking your family - but no one needs to know about the beans! This recipe tastes great and without lots of butter, cream or… Continue reading Healthier Mac and Cheese
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is all about the food for me. It's not about the game - although we'll be watching it - and we'll be cooking. On the menu so far is a big batch of nachos - with pinto beans already made in the slow cooker - and buffalo shrimp - think wings only… Continue reading Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Go Gingham 