Super Easy Tuscany Chick Peas & Asparagus
Chick peas, aka garbanzo beans and ceci beans, are a delicious high protein legume that can be grown in the home garden. We pressure can ours and have them on hand when the long awaited asparagus pops...
View ArticleOn the Go – Salad in a Jar
I love salads made with lots of mixed greens and plenty of goodies. The problem is by the time I have finished making one, I don’t feel like eating it. I think this stems from many years in the...
View ArticleHow to Make Zoodles
My husband Mandolin Jones used to say that "Two zucchini plants are at least one too many." And I could see his point. Sometimes I could see it all over the kitchen. Once I found this fun way to...
View ArticleBug Repellent Soap – A True Test
As many of you know, we recently began offering our handmade soaps for sale to the public. We began with the varieties our families and friends like the best, Coffee, Citrus, and of course Lavender....
View ArticleRefreshing and Simple Pesto Potato Salad
This is a delight on really hot days, like the ones many of us have been experiencing lately. When made the night before, it not only frees up the stove top from being heated up during the day, it...
View ArticleSuper Simple DIY Almond Milk
1-2-3 Done! We drink smoothies every morning, made with either almond milk or almond-coconut. So when I saw almonds on sale for half price I thought I would try making my own. It was so easy, and the...
View Article5 Considerations for Planning a Salsa or Marinara Garden
Consider the following points if making your own Salsa and/or Marinara is your thing: Start with the Right Tomato In both cases, go for a Paste or Roma type tomato. These are smaller tomatoes with...
View ArticleHow to -Make Baking Mixes
We were talking last month about saving time and money in the kitchen- about eliminating fast and convenience foods, but still being able to meet the demands of everyday life. When asked if anyone...
View ArticleHow to -Save Time & Money And Still Make Great Entrees
It was 1976 and I was working as a waitress. A customer ordered a Roast Turkey Dinner, which came with stuffing, a potato, vegetable, and cranberry sauce. The restaurant wasn't all that busy yet, so I...
View ArticleRoasted Garlic Jelly
Have more garlic than you know what to do with? Of course, you can always share. Or make your own Garlic Powder. If this isn't an issue for you, check out the link at the end of the post to grow...
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