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Monday, September 22, 2025

Little Almond Wafers.

Little Almond Wafers, the perfect treat to enjoy! Not too sweet, buttery and delicious! 

 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #379

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!

 

Sunday, September 21, 2025

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...



Honey Pork with Pineapple and Roasted Green Chilies

Looking for a quick, and delicious dinner to put on the table? Well look no further than this Honey Pork and Pineapple with Roasted Green Chilies...the perfect use for thrifty pork loin. 



Thursday, September 18, 2025

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! 09.19.2025

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 September 19, 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.




Cilantro and Garlic Carrot Rice. Spice up your rice!

Cilantro and Garlic Carrot Rice isn't just for cilantro lovers. Because I know that not everyone loves cilantro as much as we do. But do keep reading, because I have a fix for that...love it or leave it, this is still one easy side dish to make and serve!



Wednesday, September 17, 2025

British style Mixed Spice for Cakes and Baking

British style Mixed Spice for Cakes and Baking will have you baking up delicious "bakes" just like they do in the countryside of Britain...making this delicious spice blend, the one to have on hand!



Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The Up with Wholesome, Down With Store Store Bought, for Book Review Linky #10

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...



Monday, September 15, 2025

Mocha Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, another freezer dough recipe!

Cookies are always a welcome treat. And now you can have freshly baked cookies anytime you want...with this delicious Mocha Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie dough stored in the freezer! This is what we call "frozen convenience" at our house!



Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #378.

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!

 

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Low Histamine Recipes to Enjoy...with September updates!

Like every family our there, we have a lot going on! In our case it is homesteading with gardening, and tending to the chickens and the land. Learning about our new home state of Texas, and exploring all that we can when we have open time. As well as time with family, and getting ready for the next celebration. Here recently we have had to add something else...a Low Histamine eating plan. 



Thursday, September 11, 2025

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 09.12.2025

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 September 12, 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.




Laurie Colwin's Broccoli Sauce for Pasta

Laurie Colwin's Broccoli Sauce for Pasta is the perfect side dish for just about any main dish you serve it with! Fortunately, with frozen broccoli available year-round, this delicious offering will be a regular go-to. Let's see now, broccoli along with pasta, and a sprinkle of cheese, who could ask for more?



Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Beef and Potato Meatloaf, and memories of Fern and Dale.

Sometimes when we work in the kitchen, a childhood memory comes along to inspire. This recipe is the result of one such memory, and the meatloaf ain't bad either! Beef and Potato Meatloaf is that recipe, from memories of a warm fall day, at the home of family friends. 


Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Home Cooking, a writer in the kitchen for Book Review Linky #9!

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...



Monday, September 8, 2025

Easy Banana Cobbler

When it is dessert night at your house, why not serve this easy to make banana cobbler. Another dessert that is whole wheat and good to eat! plus so easy on the baker. Easy Banana Cobbler, you will love it!



Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #377

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!

 

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot September 05.2025

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  September 5, 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.




Oven Roasted Butternut Squash, and serving ideas!

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash is one of my favorites! I think it is a lot like sweet potatoes in that you can dress it up with a sweet flavor as well as a savory one. I tend to go with a savory finish, while my husband is team sweet all the way! 



Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Minted Apple Bread

Minted Apple Bread is a delicious quick bread with a surprise! You will notice a delicate yet delightful mint flavor as you enjoy a slice of this tender, whole wheat bread, that is more dessert than bread. You are going to want to make this, and soon!



Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Herbal Breads for Book Review Linky #8

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...




Monday, September 1, 2025

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #376

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!