Our Favorite Date Cake

Another successful conversion, and just as delicious as before, Our Favorite Date Cake, has gone whole wheat!

Senior Salon Pit Stop #254

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, articles and information being shared at SSPS #254! Because I can guarantee that you will be surprised, at all the good stuff you will find…

Savory Rice Stew, frugal and delicious!

Savory Rice Stew, just might be what your food budget needs, come and take a look...

Swiss Chard White Bean and Sweet Potato Gratin, for Throwback Thursday!

With so many delicious recipes available to view and choose from, it would be almost impossible to see them all! The solution? Throwback Thursday where we give a sneak peek of past recipes you won't want to miss! Like...Swiss Chard White Bean and Sweet Potato Gratin!

Frugal Meal Time Suggestions for Times of Inflation. Again...

Does standing at the meat counter send you into shock? How about the dairy case or the produce counter? I have a few ideas that might help, and none of them include cents off coupons...

How to Make Honey Simple Syrup, and why you might want too!

Honey Simple Syrup, easy and convenient. Come and take a look at this easy process, and make a jar for your refrigerator!

Senior Salon Pit Stop #253

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open for your posts! We invite you to come and take a look at what is being shared at SSPS #253! Because I can guarantee that you might be surprised, at what you will find… 

Fruited Chicken Salad for Sandwiches.

A little bit crunchy, a little bit sweet, a little bit tangy! Fruited Chicken Salad for Sandwiches is just about perfect. 

Maker's Mark Honey Mustard, for Throwback Thursday!

With so many delicious recipes available to view and choose from, it would be almost impossible to see them all! The solution? Throwback Thursday where we give a sneak peek of past recipes you won't want to miss! Like...Maker's Mark Honey Mustard!

Oven Roasted Radishes

The first garden crop to enjoy each spring is the humble radish. Whether you grow your own, stop by a farmer's market, or the produce counter, I urge you to make this delicious side dish!

Whole Wheat Honey and Wheat Germ Bread.

Variety is the spice of life, especially in baking your own homemade bread! Whole Wheat Honey and Wheat Germ Bread will be on repeat at your house, like it is in ours!

Senior Salon Pit Stop #252

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open for your posts! We invite you to come and take a look at what is being shared at SSPS #252! Because I can guarantee you just might be surprised, at what you will find…

 

Quick and Easy Preserved Lemon.

Do you love the flavor of  Preserved Lemons? if so take a look at this quick and easy method of preserving and using Preserved Lemons!

Stovetop Braised Meatloaf, for Throwback Thursday!

With so many delicious recipes available to view and choose from, it would be almost impossible to see them all! The solution? Throwback Thursday where we give a sneak peek of past recipes you won't want to miss! Like...Stovetop Braised Meatloaf!

Julia's Caesar Salad Dressing

Let's make Julia's Caesar, so delicious, quick to stir together, and it contains no raw egg! This creamy, lemon-y, Parmesan Cheese-y dressing will be your new favorite. 

Traditional Irish Champs.

It is said that the world is Irish on Saints Patrick's day, but if my own family legends are to be believed, I am Irish the year round! Come and take a look at Champs, traditional Irish mashed potatoes!

Senior Salon Pit Stop #251

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open for your posts! We invite you to come and take a look at what is being shared at SSPS #251! Because you might be surprised, at what you will find… 

Honey Pork with Pineapple and Roasted Green Chilies

Looking for a quick, and delicious dinner to put on the table? Well look no further than this Honey Pork and Pineapple with Roasted Green Chilies...the perfect use for thrifty pork loin. 

One Bowl Carrot Cake, for Throwback Thursday!

 With so many delicious recipes available to view and choose from, it would be almost impossible to see them all! The solution? Throwback Thursday where we give a sneak peek of past recipes you won't want to miss! Like...One Bowl Carrot Cake!

How to make a Composed Salad, your go-to method for salads any time of the year!

What is a Composed Salad? Why not come and take a look at how easy it is to make one in just a a moment or two, using your favorite ingredients, plus we offer eight of our favorites to enjoy!

Tea Time on a Tray Blog Tour. Tea at Camp!

Hello and welcome to Tea Time on a Tray Blog Tour! This is my second tray tour and as we are on the road, we are having tea at camp, I invite you to come and take a look...

Whole Wheat Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Is banana bread a favorite at your house? Is it your go-to recipe to use up ripe bananas? Then you will love this Whole Wheat Cream Cheese Banana Bread! Not just delicious, but a step up from everyday banana bread. Don't shy away from the whole wheat part, this bread is tender and delicious. 

Senior Salon Pit Stop #250

Calling all visitors and bloggers!  The Senior Salon Pit Stop is open, for your posts! Come and take a look at what is being shared at SSPS #250! 

Swiss Chard White Bean and Sweet Potato Gratin

Swiss Chard White Bean and Sweet Potato Gratin, delivers great taste and lots of vegetables at the same time! If "Let's eat more vegetables!" is your motto, it is easy to do with this delicious vegetable casserole. Perfect as a side dish or as a meatless meal to enjoy. 

How to Make the Best Homemade Pizza Sauce, for Throwback Thursday!

With so many delicious recipes available to view and choose from, it would be almost impossible to see them all! The solution? Throwback Thursday where we give a sneak peek of past recipes you won't want to miss! Like...How to Make the Best Pizza Sauce.

Quick and Easy Sugar Cookies, plus they are whole wheat delicious!

This little batch of Quick and Easy Sugar Cookies solves all your dessert needs! Why? Because they are just right on their own or alongside a dish of fresh fruit for a quick and healthy dessert. 

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! 12 Frugal Favorites Made with Chicken Thighs. Vol I

Everyone needs a few frugal favorites! For the busy days, or any day to help keep the budget in shape...while also feeding family and friends a delicious dinner!

Because we all make dinner, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! 12 Frugal Favorites Made with Chicken Thighs was put together just for you! I think you just might find one or two new favorites here...with Vol I complete, it is time for more creative research and development!

Maple Custard, another easy Instant Pot dessert to enjoy!

We are talking about a well stocked pantry, and how to make Maple Custard, come and take a look, at this delicious custard to enjoy!

Buttermilk Creme Dessert Sauce, for Throwback Thursday!

With so many delicious recipes available to view and choose from, it would be almost impossible to see them all! The solution? Throwback Thursday where we give a sneak peek of past recipes you won't want to miss! Like...Buttermilk Creme Dessert Sauce.

This will be your go-to dessert sauce! It is perfect to serve over fresh fruit or cake (especially carrot cake!) and is so easy to make. If those traits weren't enough, it tastes like liquid cheesecake...

 

Buttermilk Creme Dessert Sauce. 

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Laurie's Super Easy Corn Casserole

Laurie's Super Easy Corn Casserole is one of those recipes you will find yourself making often! Why? Because it is that good, that frugal, and that easy...which will make Laurie very happy!

Small Batch One Pan Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes.

We have been busy recreating our family favorites in small batch recipes! Come and take a look at one of our favorites, Small Batch One Pan Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes...

Simple Baked Cabbage

One vegetable you will always find at the produce counter is cabbage. Maybe that is one reason it has become a favorite around here! Today we are offering Simple Baked Cabbage, come and take a look...

Chocolate Cheesecake, for Throwback Thursday!

With so many delicious recipes available to view and choose from, it would be almost impossible to see them all! The solution? Throwback Thursday where we give a sneak peek of past recipes you won't want to miss! Like...Chocolate Cheesecake!

Stove Top Cabbage Rolls, a simple and delicious meal!

Get reconnected to the family, eat dinner together. Stove Top Cabbage Rolls is a delicious recipe to enjoy in the making and the eating!

Cheesecake and Chocolate for Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we have come up with a tasty list of Cheesecake and Chocolate to help you celebrate the day in good taste...with something from your own kitchen.

Maple Bacon Cornbread.

Cornbread is a favorite in our household! So much so that we have a few different flavors of cornbread in our recipe files. Because why stop at just regular cornbread? And that philosophy if how Maple Bacon Cornbread was created...

Gouda Cheese Spread, for Throwback Thursday!

With so many delicious recipes available to view and choose from, it would be almost impossible to see them all! The solution? Throwback Thursday where we give a sneak peek of past recipes you won't want to miss! Like...Gouda Cheese Spread!

Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd and Blueberry Sauce

Are you looking for a delicious cheesecake the whole family will love? Come and take a look at this zesty Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd and Blueberry Sauce!

Jessica's Favorite Deep Dish Pecan Pie!

Don't save pecan pie just for the holidays in December, because a slice of Jessica's Favorite Deep Dish Pecan Pie is good any time you bake one!  

Savory Cheese and Onion Whole Wheat Bread

We all need from time to time a loaf of bread that is just a bit different than the usual bread eaten daily. In our house this is one of the loaves we look forward to enjoying, Savory Cheese and Onion Whole Wheat Bread!

Cabbage New Potato and Onion Skillet

Looking for new ways to enjoy and actually eat more vegetables? If so, come and take a look at this delicious Cabbage New Potato and Onion Skillet, easy, frugal braised vegetable dish the whole family will enjoy!

A Single Loaf of Whole Wheat Bread...

Whether it is today or tomorrow or even down the path in a month or two, having the basics in your kitchen pantry means you can get a healthy meal on the table for your family. I am not an alarmist, but I feel better when I know a meal on the table is within easy reach. And in our home, whole wheat bread is always in the bread box, so today I am sharing A Single Loaf of Whole Wheat Bread, come and take a look...

Tomato Serendipity!

I must confess, we are a condiment family. We love them! Plus with a few condiments in the house creative cooking just got easier! It would be safe to say that one shelf in our fridge is completely devoted to the storing of condiments. So it is a really good thing this new one is stored at room temperature! Come and take a look at Tomato Serendipity, a delicious two ingredient shelf stable condiment to enjoy. 

Honey Baked Apples and Cranberries, and a bit of food philosophy.

Whether you take the pantry challenge or not, Honey Baked Apples and Cranberries bakes up for some really good food to enjoy!

The Sea Serpent, at Galleta Meadows Estate Borrego Springs CA

In our travels this 2022/2023 season: We have been wanting to visit the incredible metal sculptures in the Borrego Springs area, for some time now. As it turned out we were unprepared for seeing them all on our short journey for the day. This incredible display takes a couple of days and is worth going back to do a bit of camping to see more of this art experience! Come and take a look...

Rhubarb Raspberry and Red Grapefruit Jam

Winter canning is the solution to a busy summer harvest. It also offers a warm and cozy kitchen in January when we have more time to cook up a batch or two of jam. And then before you know it, it is spring time and the growing of food starts again! Come and take a look at this recipe for Rhubarb Raspberry and Grapefruit Jam.

Whole Wheat Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Do you believe that whole wheat baked goods are dry, tasteless, and boring? If so I challenge you to bake up this recipe for Whole Wheat Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! Because seriously, they are anything but boring!

Rustic Olive Oil and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.

Looking for a new way to enjoy mashed potatoes? Well then, look no further. Rustic Olive Oil and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes is the one to try, a true family favorite...come and take a look!

 

Slow-cooker Potluck Baked Beans

Slow-cooker Potluck Baked Beans, the one bean dish you will serve again and again! Don't be surprised if they are requested your family, and anyone inviting you to come and share a dinner at their house! Fortunately, the ingredients are available year-round...plus this is so easy to put together.

Tuna Salad, our way!

Are you a tuna salad fan? While one of us always had been, the other of us now is, with this delicious savory recipe for Tuna Salad, our way! Come and take a look...

My Favorite Recipes and DIY Homemade Household posts from 2022!

These are the recipes that I had the most fun with! They are also the recipes that I got to flex my creative muscles with. Most of them are from more recent posts and for good reason, it took a lot of energy to move from Montana to Wyoming and cooking was largely a necessity during that time with little creativity involved. We still ate good, but cooking wasn't as fun! Once settled in my new kitchen, I could call upon my love of creativity in the kitchen, and these are my favorites for 2022!

The Top Five DIY Homemade Household Reader's Favorites! From 2022.

Presenting the Top Five DIY Homemade Household Reader Favorites for 2022. This group of popular posts is much like the Top 10 Reader's Favorite Food Recipes, humble, yet comfortable. Which brings a smile to my face because I find this a very happy life to live...come and take a look at the top 5!

The Top 10 Reader's Favorite Food Recipes! For 2022.

When I ran the numbers for this year's list, it was gratifying to see that five of this years top viewed recipes also appeared on last year's list. Now I have often shared (maybe too often, but then again, maybe not!) that I like to cook the foods I loved to eat from my childhood, from scratch, and use whole food ingredients as I do. And from this list, it appears so do many of you, come and take a look!