Simple, Sweet and Sour, Salad Dressing

Quick and so easy to put together, Simple Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing is one simply delicious salad dressing! Simple ingredients come together to create a dressing that is exactly as the name implies, simple, sweet, and sour...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 07.26.2024

Welcome to another great weekend, and what better way to enjoy it in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! 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! 

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Sauerkraut and Kielbasa, another delicious slow cooker dinner!

Sauerkraut might not be your first choice for a delicious warm weather dinner, but take another look, because this combination of Sauerkraut and Kielbasa (with a touch of bacon!) is delicious any time of the year! Plus it is slow cooker easy!

Savory Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar

I love having a collection of convenient side dish recipes that call for basic pantry ingredients. And this recipe for Savory Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar is just that sort of recipe! Plus it tastes delicious! 

Easy Peach Compote

Peaches are one of my all time favorite fruits to eat and cook with. I have never met a peach prepared in any manor that was not simply delicious. Which brings us to this recipe for Easy Peach Compote, you are going to want to make this soon! It ticks all the boxes, easy, delicious and made with peaches!

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #320.

 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, thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles being shared today. Because 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. 

 

Super Simple Yard and Garden Ideas, from the DIY Homemade Household, side of life!

We were very fortunate, when Tropical Storm Beryl finally left us, and he left us as he found us! Except for one garden trellis that held up the cucumbers, and one raspberry cane that was snapped in two, nothing else was broken or damaged! 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 07.19.2024

Welcome to another great weekend, and what better way to enjoy it in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! 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! 

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Tell Us About Blogging!

Today I am joining a group of spirited bloggers in a writing challenge called, Tell Us About Blogging. Why? Because I promised myself that once settled here in Texas and organized enough to get a healthy meal on the table, with all the weeds pulled (or close to it!) in the garden, I would take the time needed to be a part of different blogging events offered. So here goes...and as you will see, blogging often takes a very curvy road, in the journey. 

Stick Blender Mayonnaise, three options to fit all your mayo needs!

Homemade mayonnaise is not only delicious, it is easy! Especially when made using a stick blender, come and take a look at how we make Stick Blender Mayonnaise...as we offer three options for all your mayo needs! 

Oatmeal with an Egg, another take on your morning bowl of oats!

Is oatmeal your go-to breakfast? If not, maybe this new method of cooking your bowl of oats, will make you fall in love with oatmeal. Which just might be a the best idea for nutrition...because when we enjoy what we eat, good nutrition follows!

Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes.

Make the most of your kitchen space and keep the heat out of the kitchen, with Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes. More than just another way to cook up some spuds, it is a perfect way to prep ahead...

Creamy Cucumber Salad with Pickled Onions.

Our first crop from the garden was cucumbers. And this Creamy Cucumber Salad with Pickled Onions is a new favorite! 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #319

 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, thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles being shared today. Because 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. 

 

Our Favorite Non-lettuce Salads to Serve and Enjoy!

Salads! Everyone eats them. But maybe, just maybe you could get more fruits and vegetables in your meal plans by serving them more often. And we're not just talking about tossed greens here! 

We are talking about delicious non-lettuce salads the whole family will love. And double bonus, you will automatically be getting more of all the good stuff you want your family to eat (vegetables!), on the table, for your family to enjoy...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 07.12.2024

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Nem Nuong Vietnamese Pork Loaf, perfect for Bahn Mi and Pho.

Nem Nuong...The perfect Vietnamese Pork Loaf to make for bowls of Pho or a Bahn Mi sandwich! Mix and bake it ahead and then you are ready for a quick and delicious dinner in no time.

Yikes, we were part of the storm!

While we are all fine, with no damage to any of us or our property, we are with out power at this time. Currently three five days and counting...

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #318!

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, thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles being shared today. Because 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. 

 

Fresh Fruit Platter with Lemon Creme Syrup, fruit so delicious we call it dessert!

Warmer weather calls for lighter meals with fresh flavors. This Fresh Fruit Platter with Lemon Creme Syrup is a perfect example! It is beautiful to look at, with tons of flavor, and is essentially fresh fruit in a dessert disguise...the best part is this fruit platter can be made with what you already have on hand! 

Cinnamon Flats, a cinnamon infused sugar cookie

Cinnamon Flats, a delicate cookie you will want to bake and enjoy the year round! But first you must start with the Cinnamon Extract...

Theo's Submarine Sandwich Pizza

Theo's Submarine Sandwich Pizza was one of our favorite places to go where we would enjoy a quick meal out, until that day when Theo retired...

In my kitchen, July 2024. Looking back on June.

Today we are joining Sherry for, In My Kitchen! Looking back is always interesting, as busy as I am most days, sometimes I get a lot done and sometimes I don't. But the funny thing is, I am always busy...how about you!

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #317

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Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 06.28.2024

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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. 

Apple Beet and Carrot Salad.

Apple Beet and Carrot Salad, the freshest beet salad ever! This is perfect for whipping up last minute, and trust me, the whole family will enjoy the subtle flavor and tender crunch.

Naturally Fermented Pickles,

We have been on a pickle journey this week with so many cucumbers coming off the vines! Yesterday was sweet slices, but today we are making Naturally Fermented Pickles, and my only question is, why did I wait so long? Because, WOW this is my favorite pickle ever!

Grandma's Two Day Sweet Pickle Slices, no canning required!

If you and your family are fans of sweet pickles, you will love this easy recipe for Grandma's Two Day Sweet Pickle Slices. Crunchy and delicious these sweet pickle slices require NO canning! 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #316

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The Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household Catalog of tips, tricks & recipes!

Welcome to The Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household (free) Catalog of tips, tricks and recipes! 

Are you looking for easy ways to run your home with ease? How about actual working recipes to make more of the foods you want to eat? With less purchased from the grocery store? 

Or how about some great kitchen tips and tricks that will make your life easier, and help keep you on your household budget? I have no doubt you will find something right here, to help out in all the areas needed in running your own home...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 06.21.2024

Welcome to another great weekend, and what better way to enjoy it in full than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and great ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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Five Ingredients or Less, a Dinner Time Round-up of easy recipes from scratch!

As morning turns to evening, dinner must be made. I know around here there is always more to do, than the time to do it! But I learned a long time ago, don't skimp on dinner. Take the time to cook, eat, and get caught up with each other. This is the reason I gathered together our best Five Ingredients or Less, a Dinner Time Round-up of easy recipes! 

Our Best Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour Recipes!

In my never ending conversations about a well stocked pantry, I have to say, this is the only baking mix I ever keep on hand. And for a good reason. I live in a Tiny House, with a tiny pantry, in a tiny kitchen. 

Turns out, in this house only our appetites for variety and delicious food are big! But trust me, you won't be sorry to have only one canister of baking mix in your pantry, no matter how big it is! Come and take a look at all this variety...

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #315

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Green Bean Soup, this soup is summer time!

Green Bean Soup, might sound unusual or even plain, but...it is also easy to make, delicious, and light! Perfect for those warm evening for a light supper. This delicious recipe uses green beans from your own garden, or if not, from the local Farmers Market!

Weekend Traffic Jam Weekend 06.14.224

Welcome to another great weekend, and what better way to enjoy it in full than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and great ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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Chunky Fruit Vinaigrette, cook with what you have!

I Wonder if this has happened to you. You purchase ingredients for a recipe and when you go to use them, they are now too overripe to be used, yikes? Since I enjoy the creative challenge of cooking with what I have, that overripe piece of fruit became a delicious vinaigrette! Come and take a look at our Chunky Fruit Vinaigrette...

Sweet and Salty Cashew Blondies, only 3 ingredients for delicious bar cookies!

These easy to make Sweet and Salty Cashew Blondies are exactly what you need, for a cookie that is not too sweet. Plus they couldn't be any easier to make.  Convenient because they are made with Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour, so you can have these in the oven in about five minutes... 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #314

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Switchel, easy, delicious, and mildly probiotic for gut health!

With summer warm days and work days here now, this is the time to get geared up for making easy, and delicious beverages in your own kitchen. Let's start with this one, Switchel a tried and true thirst quencher!  Come and take a look at how easy it is to make. This has been around so long, it used to be called Haymaker's Punch. 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 06.07.2024

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Welcome, come and take a tour of our 5thwheel home!

Our story of living in a stationary RV in East Texas, and the path we took from volunteering with the National Parks System to six acres of land!  

Watermelon with Mint and Feta, one of the best tastes of summer!

Watermelon with Mint and Feta! One of the best tasting, most refreshing bowls of fruit you will enjoy...Don't let the combination of ingredients frighten you, they go together as perfectly as the ocean and a sandy beach. 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #313!

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, thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles being shared today. Because 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. 

 

In My Kitchen, June 2024, looking back on May!

Today I have joined Sherry for In My Kitchen, I have share in the past, but it has been awhile. And each month as I read the new posts being shared, I always tell myself to get a post together and join in the fun! And today, I am joining in the fun! 

Easy Baked Mushrooms with Thyme and Garlic

Is your family a mushroom loving family? If so, you will enjoy this easy to prepare side-dish of Easy Baked Mushrooms with Thyme and Garlic it is one you will want to serve again and again...it's that good. 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 05.31.2024

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Easy Overnight Baked Amish Oatmeal

If oatmeal is the breakfast of choice at your house, you will want to add this delicious Easy Overnight Baked Amish Oatmeal to your list of oatmeal based recipes on rotation! I guarantee you will love it...

How to make Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Homemade Chocolate Syrup, don't forget to put a jar of this in your fridge, perfect for chocolate milk, cold mochas and a quick drizzle over just about anything where chocolate would be invited!