Are you wondering what else you can make with apples? Especially the ones past their prime? Try this method of preserving and a fun recipe. I like to peel, core, and grate apples. I use them in a recipe or I freeze them in two cup increments to use later in the winter. I use […]
Harvesting Carrots
When my grandma was little, her family kept their carrots in the cellar in a bucket of sand. I don’t really have that option so I like to preserve carrots by freezing them. Here’s the process we use: 1) Wash the carrots. 2) Peel and cut off the tops and the ends of the carrots. […]
Andrea’s Pumpkin Muffins
I contacted a dear friend and asked her permission to share this recipe with you! We love these muffins. I can’t tell you how many times I have baked them over the years! Half of the oil is replaced with applesauce…so I pretend they are healthy. Andrea’s Pumpkin Muffins ¾ cup canola oil ¾ cup […]
Budgeting Tips — Watching Your Money
I was asked the other day how my husband and I budget. I chuckled a little and shook my head…budgets have to adjust as situations change and kids come along and as kids get older. There is no set formula for the perfect budget. But if 20 years of marriage and continuing to raise six […]
Mom’s Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
My daughter wanted to know if we had any more zucchini for zucchini bread. When she heard the answer was “yes,” she said, “Oh good, I am just really feeling it.” Of course, we made some. Here’s our favorite zucchini bread recipe…straight from my mom’s kitchen. Mom’s Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread 3 eggs 1 cup […]
Tuna Salad Sandwich
This recipe is a fun way to dress up an ordinary tuna sandwich… Tuna Salad Sandwich 2 cans of tuna (4 oz size), drained ¼ cup Miracle Whip ½ cup Gala apple, diced ½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes ½ cup red seedless grapes, quartered Mix together and serve on toasted bread.
Til Chikki with an American Twist
Til Chikki is a sweet cracker. Our family likes to pretend to visit countries. This recipe “happened” when we were taking a trip to India. The real recipes for Til Chikki have jaggery in them and that was nowhere to be found. So…I improvised and here is what I came up with to make a […]
Speedy Treats for Busy Days
Here are a few ideas for speedy treats that don’t involve rushing to the store. (A small amount of prep time on a less busy day makes all the difference): 1) Freeze Cookie Dough Balls for quick cookies later- Mix up cookie dough. Spoon it onto a cookie sheet using a cookie scoop. They can be very […]
Parsley
While studying the best foods to store, I realized that we’d be short on vitamin C if we ate strictly the “usual” food storage. The early sailors’ diets lacked fresh fruits and vegetables which caused the onset of scurvy. Vitamin C doesn’t store in our body; we need a new supply. Keeping vitamin C tablets […]
Mini Corn Dog Cups
This “Mini Corn Dog Cups” recipe is inexpensive and feeds a lot of little people. The baked corn meal muffin makes them more healthy than a traditional hot dog. 🙂 Mini Corn Dog Cups 2 TBS oil ¾ cup flour ½ cup corn meal 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp onion salt 1 TBS sugar […]