Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot August 22, 2025

Hello and welcome to another great weekend! 

And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! for August 22, 2025. 

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, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives, until you share them again.

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 is to make...

Homestead Quinoa

The recipe development for this quinoa dish took a curvy road through the garden and back to the kitchen again. Come and see how we make Homestead Quinoa!

One Bite Won't Kill You for Book Review Linky Party #6!

Welcome to the Book Review Linky Party, a sharing link-up for books! We are so happy that books are once again, back in fashion! And a great way to keep them front and center is to share a review of what you have read, if and how you enjoyed it and if you would recommend the book to a friend! Oh and a story or two of how you came to own or stumbled upon the book would also be fun...

Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread.

Honestly, recipe development is not for sissy's! Especially when it comes to whole wheat sourdough. A lesson I have been learning for the last few months! But finally it is here, Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread, tender, springy, not too sour, and quite delicious!

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #374

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 in the line up. Along with thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles also being shared today. 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. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share!

 

Don't Forget to Have Some Fun, for Homestead Sunday #12

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.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! 12 Frugal Favorites Made with Chicken Thighs. Vol I

Everyone needs a few frugal favorites! For the busy days, or any day to help keep the budget in shape...while also feeding family and friends a delicious dinner!

Because we all make dinner, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! 12 Frugal Favorites Made with Chicken Thighs was put together just for you! I think you just might find one or two new favorites here...with Vol I complete, it is time for more creative research and development!

Easy to Make Toffee, no candy thermometer needed!

Do you want to make candy? But think that making candy is really hard? Well, so did I until I found this recipe for Easy to Make Toffee! You will love it, and so will everyone you share it with! So, let's make Toffee, shall we?

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot August 15, 2025

Hello and welcome to another great weekend! 

And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! for August 15, 2025. 

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, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives, until you share them again.

Sweet Potatoes From the Garden, growing styles and recipes.

This is the second year of our garden, and the second year to grow sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes grow best from a slip, which is simply a sprouted vine beginning to grow out of a mature sweet potato, that you have placed in either water or soil.

All in the Oven Cookbook for Book Review Linky #5!

Welcome to the Book Review Linky Party, a sharing link-up for books! We are so happy that books are once again, back in fashion! And a great way to keep them front and center is to share a review of what you have read, if and how you enjoyed it and if you would recommend the book to a friend! Oh and a story or two of how you came to own or stumbled upon the book would also be fun...

Oven Braised Beef and Pork

Simple and delicious, Oven Braised Beef and Pork. Easy prep, and it cooks unattended, while you get on with your day!

Oven Roasted Tomatoes for Sauce or Freezer Storage.

How to make Oven Roasted Tomatoes for Sauce or Freezer Storage. These delicious roasted tomatoes are another recipe for your "freezer pantry". They are perfect for the home gardener, who is harvesting more tomatoes than can be eaten fresh, but not enough for a production line canning and preserving method.

 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #373

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 in the line up. Along with thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles also being shared today. 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. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share!

 

Making a Cold Storage Pot, for Homestead Sunday #11

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.

Build your immunity, and build your strength!

How is your immunity? The mother in me, still wants to make sure everyone is healthy, happy and well fed...that will probably never change. So tell me, is it time to check your immunity?

Pickled Green Tomatoes, easy tutorial

The first time I made Pickled Green Tomatoes it was purely a frugal action on my part to avoid waste! But I will tell you right now, these little jewels are the perfect pickle in potato salad and just about every other place you find yourself adding diced pickles...so come and take a look!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot August 8, 2025

Hello and welcome to another great weekend! 

And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! for August 8, 2025. 

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, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives, until you share them again.

Grandma Jean's Baked Fudge Pudding

We have many recipes here on the blog from other family members. They were (and continue to be) a part of our food journey as a family. Cooking for those you love is a gift, and how nice to look back on those gifts from time to time. Plus we still enjoy the recipes these cooks offered, just like this crazy good chocolate dessert from our very own Grandma Jean!

The More With Less Cookbook and Book Review Linky #4!

Welcome to the Book Review Linky Party, a sharing link-up for books! We are so happy that books are once again, back in fashion! And a great way to keep them front and center is to share a review of what you have read, if and how you enjoyed it and if you would recommend the book to a friend! Oh and a story or two of how you came to own the book would also be fun...

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! 

Savory Rice Stew, frugal and delicious!

Savory Rice Stew, just might be what your food budget needs! A little meat, some vegetables and rice, come and take a look...

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. 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #372

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 in the line up. Along with thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles also being shared today. 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. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share!

 

In my Kitchen August, looking back on July 2025

Oh July where did you go? Like a little sports car, and zoom zoom, you are done and over! Again we are joining Sherry for In My Kitchen to share a kitchen story or two, document what we accomplished, purchased and or actually cooked in July! 

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...