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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Nectarine Galette in Whole Grain Pastry.

Don't let summer get away without making this easy and delicious Nectarine Galette in a Whole Grain Pastry! No one will ever guess how easy this is...while they enjoy it and probably ask you for the recipe!




Monday, July 29, 2024

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #321

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. 

 


Sunday, July 28, 2024

Browned Butter Zucchini Bread.

Don't let zucchini season get away without putting a few loaves of this delicious Browned Butter Zucchini Bread in the freezer! Delicious as written, yet included are three flavor variations...because variety is the spice of life!



Friday, July 26, 2024

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...


Thursday, July 25, 2024

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! 

Yes, that's right, we love your new posts, but older posts are not only encouraged, they are appreciated! So don't hold back, share, share and share some more!




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!




Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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! 



Monday, July 22, 2024

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. 

 

Saturday, July 20, 2024

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! 




Thursday, July 18, 2024

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! 

Yes, that's right, we love your new posts, but older posts are not only encouraged, they are appreciated! So don't hold back, share, share and share some more!




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. 




Wednesday, July 17, 2024

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 your mayonnaise needs! 



Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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...



Monday, July 15, 2024

Creamy Cucumber Salad with Pickled Onions.

Our first crop to harvest from the garden was cucumbers. And while I have never been one to eat lots and lots of cucumbers, this Creamy Cucumber Salad with Pickled Onions is a new favorite! So much so, I recently replanted the cucumber bed...




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. 

 

Saturday, July 13, 2024

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...

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 07.12.2024

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, we love your new posts, but older posts are not only encouraged, they are appreciated! So don't hold back, share, share and share some more!




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.


Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Yikes, we were part of Tropical Storm Beryl!

While we are all fine, and with no damage to any of us or our property, we are with out power at this time. Currently three five days and counting...on what is almost one year, as resident here in Texas. 



Monday, July 8, 2024

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. 

 

Sunday, July 7, 2024

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! 



Friday, July 5, 2024

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...



Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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...



Monday, July 1, 2024

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

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.