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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! 03.01.2024

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! 

Yes, that's right, older posts are not only encouraged, but appreciated!




Easy and Delicious Beef and Vegetable Soup.

Don't forget dinner! Speaking for myself, I have, especially on busy days, and gosh that really throws a wrench into the end of the day. Easy and Delicious Beef and Vegetable Soup will help on the busy days ahead, with dinner for today, and a carton of soup to put in the freezer for the next busy day...


Wednesday, February 28, 2024

French Lentil Salad, the delicious taste of springtime, anytime!

French Lentil Salad is a taste of springtime! Yes you read that right, this lentil salad with fresh vegetables and a light vinaigrette is light, delicious and the perfect salad to make right now!


Monday, February 26, 2024

Welcome to Senior Salon Pit Stop #299

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, ideas, articles and printable lists and planners being shared at SSPS #299! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. 

 

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Chicken Baked with Peaches Thyme and Dijon.

Are you looking for a new, delicious oven meal that everyone will like? If so Chicken Baked with Peaches Thyme and Dijon is calling your name! Quick to assemble, easy hands-off baking, and the family will love it!



Thursday, February 22, 2024

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 02.23.2024

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! 

Yes, that's right, older posts are not only encouraged, but appreciated!




Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Double Batch of Seeded Whole Wheat Bread

This is another variety loaf of bread. Seeded, high protein, and perfect for sandwiches, toast or simple bread and butter to go along with soup or a salad. Like all our bread recipes, it starts the day before...



Monday, February 19, 2024

Traditional Irish Champs.

It is said that the whole 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!



Welcome to Senior Salon Pit Stop #298!

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, ideas, articles and printable lists and planners being shared at SSPS #298! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. 


 

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Pete's One Pot Pizza Pasta.

This pasta dish is a memory made recipe, and strictly by the seat of my pants! I have a deep fondness for the flavors of ground beef, sausage and black olives served together. And if it sounds like a pizza topping, well, that is exactly where this recipe began!


Saturday, February 17, 2024

Roasted Apples and Onions with Thyme and Bacon, a breakfast or brunch treat!

Roasted Apples and Onion with Thyme and Bacon is not a recipe for the faint of heart! Because it asks you to fry the bacon in butter! But I ask you to simply put on your chef's hat and fry, away! Because this is not a recipe to be missed, and perfect for a weekend breakfast...



Friday, February 16, 2024

How to make Homemade Soft Butter Spread.

How to make Homemade Soft Butter Spread. Yes, real food turned into a convenient soft butter spread! No more ripped holes in your bread or toast! Yep real butter, that is soft, made from real food, and nothing artificial...


 

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 02.16.2024

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! 

Yes, that's right, older posts are not only encouraged, but appreciated!




Asian Inspired Pork Roast.

Asian Inspired Pork Roast is delicious and so easy to quickly get seasoned and into the slow cooker for dinner. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable for a dinner the whole family will love. 



Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Zucchini with Tomatoes and Black Olives, your new favorite way to cook zucchini!

Zucchini is almost always available in the marketplace. And as such it is commonplace to bring a couple home each time we run into town to stock up on supplies. It is also easy to get into a zucchini rut by cooking it the same way each time. But that is about to end, because you will love this fresh take on Zucchini with Tomatoes and Black Olives!



Monday, February 12, 2024

Cranberry with Thyme Vinaigrette

We love this Cranberry with Thyme Vinaigrette. It is fresh and delicious! Hands down, homemade salad dressings are fresher and more creative than store-bought. Plus you know exactly the ingredients used in your salad dressing... 



Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #297

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, ideas, articles and printable lists and planners being shared at SSPS #297! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. 

 

Sunday, February 11, 2024

DIY Homemade Household - No More Fallen Tissues!

We use a lot of facial tissues in this house! I usually purchase the multi pack of deep boxed, pop up style tissues. I have to be honest with you, it is hard for me not to call these facial tissues by the name I grew up calling them, they will forevermore be a "kleenex" to me! But when they fall into the box, they are a problem. But I have a hack for that...come and take a look!


Thursday, February 8, 2024

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! 02.09.2024

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! 

Yes, that's right, older posts are not only encouraged, but appreciated!




Baked Polenta with Parmesan.

When it comes to a delicious, yet frugal side dish, don't forget about polenta! This easy and delicious Baked Polenta with Parmesan will be on your table often... Which is a good thing indeed. 



Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Scalloped Potatoes and Rutabaga with Pork Chops Thyme and Cheddar Cheese

Are pork chops often on your menu? Looking for something new and delicious to serve family and friends? I offer Scalloped Potatoes and Rutabagas with Pork Chops Thyme and Cheddar Cheese a delicious one-pan meal! Even for those that think they don't like rutabagas...



Molasses Sweetened Corn Cake, from Fannie Farmer

Molasses Sweetened Corn Cake, is perfect next to a bowl of soup, a tossed salad or anything you might be serving. Corn cake used to be the day's bread, and this one is delicious!


Monday, February 5, 2024

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #296

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, ideas, articles and printable lists and planners being shared at SSPS #296! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. 

 

Friday, February 2, 2024

In my Kitchen February 2024 Edition, looking back on January.

What has been happening in your kitchen this month? Today we are joining up at Sherry's Picking for In my kitchen...




Thursday, February 1, 2024

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 02.02.2024

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! 

Yes, that's right, older posts are not only encouraged, but appreciated!




Our Best Pressure Cooker Recipes.

When it comes to getting a delicious meal on the table quick, you can't beat a pressure cooker! We have put all of our recipes into this handy post with links that will take you directly to the recipe that you need. Happy cooking!