Cucumbers, from the garden.

Cucumbers have never really been my favorite food, until now. I don't remember them being served too often when I was a kid either. More like an after thought. When something more was needed on the table for dinner, so, how about a bowl of sliced cucumbers? As a kid, I actually thought they were boring. But...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 08.30.2024

 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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Golden Pork Chops over Corn Pudding

Golden Pork Chops over Corn Pudding. My husband Terry picked a winner with this dish! It pays to have your family take a look at the cookbooks on the shelf for some new ideas for dinner! Honestly, I would have passed this one right by...but I am glad we didn't!

The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce. Pizza night just got better!

How to Make The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce! This pizza sauce is so easy to make, with just one can of organic diced tomatoes or tomato sauce. Plus you get to choose the style of sauce you prefer, chunky or smooth. But each is perfect for pizza night...

Chicken and Onions with Rosemary, Toasted Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese

When you walk into your pantry, could you make a meal from the ingredients on hand? If you can, you have a well-stocked pantry. This is how Chicken and Onions with Rosemary, Toasted Crumbs, and Parmesan Cheese came to be! A simple to make, delicious dinner to enjoy, made entirely from what you have on hand... 

Brandied Cherry and White Chocolate Quick Bread, with no refined sugar.

Brandied Cherry and White Chocolate Quick Bread sounds like something you would go to a gourmet gift shop to purchase! But you don't have to, not now, because it is easily (and deliciously!) made at home. 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #325.

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. 

 

Savory Tomato Feta and Basil Pie!

I wanted to call this delicious recipe Summer Pie, but I didn't for one very important reason. Summer here is different than summer there, so I felt it was best to say that this is tomato season pie! And as soon as large vine ripened tomatoes are in your garden or marketplace, it is time to make Savory Tomato Feta and Basil Pie. 

Maple Orange Sherry Wine Mustard, simple, delicious, and gourmet quality!

Maple Orange Sherry Wine Mustard is gourmet in flavor, yet easy on the cook and your pocketbook! Plus it makes a wonderful gift to take to a new neighbor or to finish out that gift basket you might be putting together, no matter the time of year.

One Bowl Banana Snack Cake

Who needs an easy-to-make, One Bowl Banana Snack Cake that uses up the last two soft, speckled brown, sweet bananas in the fruit bowl? That have been left behind day after day? The answer is, we all do! 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 08.23.2021

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!

Maple Pecan Granola

Maple Pecan Granola is another easy-to-make granola with no refined sugar. It is also one of our favorite flavors of granola. With only about 30 minutes needed in the oven, why buy granola, when homemade is this easy? 

Bread Crumb Muffins!

Bread Crumb Muffins are not only unique, they are also frugal, delicious, and fun to make. They are a great recipe to make with your young kitchen helper. Plus Bread Crumb Muffins make a tasty snack, after baking and a little cooling, spread with some nut butter and jelly!

 

Chinese Spaghetti. Fun, frugal, and the family will love it!

Chinese Spaghetti is my go to recipe when I need to get a frugal dinner on the table fast! Calling for half a pound of ground beef, this delicious pasta main dish will keep everyone happy and fed, while helping to keep food costs in check...

White Bean Soup, with Cilantro Broth

Easy, delicious White Bean Soup with Cilantro Broth is perfect to enjoy just about anytime, but especially when you desire something fresh, frugal, and full of vegetables! With already cooked beans on hand, this easy delicious full meal soup comes together quickly!

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #324

 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. 

 

The Best Apple Butter, with my easy, frugal slow cooker method!

Today we are sharing the easiest, most delicious, frugal recipe for Apple Butter. Why? Because not everyone has an apple tree, but everyone can have a batch of Apple Butter in their pantry with this easy (and frugal!) method. Come and take a peek...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 08.16.2024

 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 good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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How we make Tepache!

Tepache is a delicious, mildly probiotic, fermented drink made from pineapple rind, a bit of sugar, and in our house a cinnamon stick. In many homes cloves are traditionally added, but we love the simple flavor of cinnamon and pineapple together! 

Jessica's Homestead Pesto.

My daughter Jessica is a gifted crafter and artist, a wonderful mother, along with being a fine cook! Because she is always willing to try something new both, in and out of the kitchen. And always, without fail, it turns our wonderful. Just like this pesto! Come and take a look at Jessica's Homestead Pesto, because this is what we made today. 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #323.

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. 

 

Roasted Lemon and Basil Salad Dressing

Roasted Lemon and Basil Salad Dressing is the one to try if you are looking for fresh ideas for salad dressings! Plus it is more delicious than anything you could ever get at your local grocery store, and you make it at home... 

Brown Rice and Beans, Caribbean Style A one-pan side dish to enjoy.

How to make Brown Rice and Beans Caribbean Style, the perfect one-pan side dish that will go with all things grilled, simmered or baked. Oh and it is a perfect meatless meal as well. Let's get cooking!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 08.09.2024

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 good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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Everyday Pesto!

Making our recipe for Everyday Pesto is one of the easiest things you will ever do in your kitchen! Put the ingredients into a food processor, pulse to combine and chop, then buzz to a chunky sauce. And in just a few minutes, you have a beautiful green pesto that goes on and in, just about everything! 

Come and take a tour of our 5thwheel home, deck and outside sitting area!

This is our story of living in a stationary 5thwheel RV in East Texas, and the path we took at retirement from volunteering with the National Parks System to six acres of land! Welcome!

Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Ahhh, the kitchen issues of what to do with all those ripe bananas! And that is exactly  how, Carrot Cake Banana Bread was born! Turns out, this is one delicious loaf of banana bread, one that tastes deliciously like carrot cake, come and take a look...

Cold Cucumber Soup, refreshing and quite delicious!

Cold Cucumber Soup is not something I had on my list to make, until I found the monster sized cucumbers in the garden! Looking around for cucumber recipes was interesting, there are so many different recipes to consider. And I have to be perfectly honest, I was not sure of this one! But I am glad I made it, and so will you...

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #322.

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. 

 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 08.02.2024

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 good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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In my Kitchen August 2024, looking back on July!

Welcome August! Once again, we are joining Sherry for In my Kitchen, while I tell you a true story about what was new, what was improved, the tropical storm that visited (and stayed too long!) on to the end the month with just as much excitement as the storm, a trip to the ER...