Sweet Chili Sauce, right from your own kitchen!

I had put myself on notice, it was time to make more of the condiments that we routinely purchase at the market. And I decided to start with Sweet Chili Sauce, because, well it is my hubby's favorite!

Creative, Frugal and Time Saving Reasons to NOT Follow A Recipe!

While it is safe to say that the first time you make a new to you recipe, it is best if you follow it, to insure the finished dish. But I am going to show you how NOT following a recipe can save time, help you stay on budget and bring out your creativity! Come and take a look...

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #434

 Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! 

We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, craft and upcycling ideas in today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. I can guarantee that, you will be pleasantly surprised, with all the good stuff you are about to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share with all of us as well!

 

Chicken Thigh Soup, a dinner idea

Cooking almost every meal we eat, is my usual kitchen style. Often requiring a bit of creative license to use what we have on hand in the pantry. When eating dinner, my husband will often turn to me and say, "are you going to blog this?” That is how a dinner idea came to be...not always a recipe, but too good, not to share.

For dinner we are having Chicken Thigh Soup. 

Cook With What You Have! Easy Marketing and Cooking Ideas to Consider.

Meal planning or planning your meals? They are not the same. While many households "meal plan". We plan our meals, cooking with what we have on hand. Our grocery list has a formula built right in, ensuring we purchase not only enough food, but a wide variety as well. 

Good Old Raisin and Peanuts Honey Cookies

Good Old Raisin and Peanuts Honey Cookies are so delicious. Who else remembers GORP (good old raisins and peanuts)? The energy treats everyone took along when hiking, just a few years ago? These Good Old Raisin and Peanuts Honey Cookies are just as delicious, with one exception. You don't have to be out on a hike to enjoy them!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 10.23.2026

Hello and welcome to another great weekend! 

And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! for October 23, 2026!

What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! Yes, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives, until you share them again.

Stovetop Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic.

Brussels Sprouts are about to become a new family favorite with this easy and delicious Stovetop Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic recipe. Easy prep, and only 10 minutes cooking time for this amazing side dish!