Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 11.01.2024

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

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

In My Kitchen November 2024, Looking Back on October

Again today, we are joining Sherry (and friends!) for In My Kitchen! Our kitchen is the heart of my tiny home, as well as our little homestead. I have come to enjoy this review of the month past. To see just how busy I was, and how organized I remained as the month marched on! I only ran into one little problem...

Jessica's Favorite Deep Dish Pecan Pie!

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

A Simple Nut Bread, naturally sweetened, whole grain delicious!

Our food should not only be delicious, but it should be nutritious as well. With that said, are you looking to upscale your baked goods for more nutrition? Simple Nut Bread is naturally sweetened, whole grain, and delicious! If you love the taste of graham crackers, you will love Simple Nut Bread. Tender, delicious, and no refined sugars.

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #334.

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 10.25.2024

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

Gingerbread and Pear Pudding Cake.

Pears, spices and whipped cream! They all come together beautifully when you serve up Gingerbread and Pear Pudding Cake! Rich and dreamy, you are going to want to make this dessert again, and again!

Green Bean Cobbler, AKA "the other green bean casserole"

Green bean casseroles are everywhere, and enjoyable when ever they appear on the table. But why not make them whole food friendly and skip the canned soup? How about Green Bean Cobbler, AKA the other green bean casserole! This will be your new family favorite green bean casserole! And not just at holiday time...

Tried and True Favorites, for Your Best Thanksgiving Celebration Ever!

When Halloween reaches the point of shifting from decorating to celebrating, I know it is time to get ready for my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving! 

This has always been a day of celebration with family. And while family members sitting at the table have changed through the years, the family part has not! We celebrate with food offered from each family's kitchen, once placed on the largest table available for sharing. 

The abundance of food and family is a blessing. With each passing year marking another great celebration to remember. And that is where this collection of our favorites originated...I invite you to come and take a look at these suggestions from our family to yours! It is time to celebrate!

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #333

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 Cornbread

Our Favorite Cornbread has been, our favorite for many years! It has stood the test of time, along with our conversion to whole wheat baking, with absolutely nothing lost in translation! Is it still our favorite, crunchy, delicious, lightly sweet, family favorite cornbread? Why yes it is! 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot. October 18, 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 all your new posts, but older posts are not only encouraged, they are appreciated! So don't hold back, share, share and share some more!

Red Beans with Garlic and Red Wine

A few simple pantry ingredients combine quickly to make Red Beans with Garlic and Red Wine. Which is perfect with brown rice as the main course, or you can serve these red wine-infused beans as a side dish that everyone will love!

Moist Whole Wheat Cornbread - in your slow cooker

Does your family love cornbread? If so, this Moist Whole Wheat Cornbread baked in your slow cooker just might be what you are looking for. Especially on those hot days, when firing up the oven, is simply out of the question!

Seven More Soups for Supper! Let's keep soup night on the menu.

More soup recipes for supper? Yes, for many reasons, one of which is that soup for supper is quite nice. It is warm, filling, and frugal. Plus it is a wonderful way to get more vegetables on the table and into your family. Add a hot bread such as biscuits or cornbread along with some fresh fruit and cookies for dinner and you are ready to sit down to dinner, conversation and the family...

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #332.

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. 

 

Keeping the bugs away, for Homestead Sunday #2

Welcome to Homestead Sunday, where we share what we have learned, what we do on a regular basis, and what projects we are building, rebuilding or working on. Who are we? We are a three generation family living on six acres in South Eastern Texas. 

And while we have only been in Texas a short time, we have had the homestead mentality and lifestyle for quite a few years. Starting out with our time living in Montana. And, although we are not experts in any way, I hope that what we share with you with this series is helpful, as well as inspirational for you and your own homestead journey. Or even with your own home and yard in the suburbs. Because to homestead is an much an action as it is a lifestyle. 

Pears and Pecans in Orange Caramel Sauce

Fresh fruit for dessert is always a good choice, but sometimes, just a little bit more is desired! When that happens Pears and Pecans in Orange Caramel Sauce is the answer. Some fruit, some sauce and a little bit of cream...

Dreaming of, Manhattan Clam Chowder!

Dreaming of Manhattan Clam Chowder, full of vegetables, a delicious flavor and easily made from your own well stocked pantry. You are going to want to make this chowder!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot October 11, 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 all your new posts, but older posts are not only encouraged, they are appreciated! So don't hold back, share, share and share some more!

Quick Pickled Beets and Eggs, frugal, delicious and so easy!

Food and cooking fads and flavors come and go. But sooner or later what was enjoyed before will be enjoyed by a new generation. Time once again for Quick Pickled Beets and Eggs, what a colorful and delicious snack!

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #331

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. 

 

Poached Rhubarb.

Do you love rhubarb? You will, with this easy and delicious recipe for Poached Rhubarb made with fresh or frozen rhubarb. With this simple cooking technique, you get tender cooked rhubarb chunks instead of a rhubarb sauce...

Apricot Chicken with Dijon and Truffle Oil Mustard

Apricot Chicken with Dijon and Truffle Oil Mustard may be one of the easiest fancy dinners ever! And the best part, is, the delicious flavor belies how easy it really is...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 10.04.2024

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

Basic Everyday Meatloaf! And, let's talk about meatloaf...

Meatloaf is the perfect prep ahead dinner, come and take a look at Basic Everyday Meatloaf plus ideas for freezer storage, and a fast prep at dinner time, for those busy days we all seem to have, season after season!

In my Kitchen October 2024, Looking Back on September

October got here very fast! Once again we are joining Sherry (and friends!) for another look back at what went on in the kitchen, what I cooked as well as any updates on the blog. It has been a busy month, but let's see what really went on...