Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham.

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, the perfect meal to make when you are knee-deep in a house renovation, or getting the garden weeded and replanted. Or just busy with life in general...it is pretty much a "hands off" dinner that cooks it's self once you put the ingredients into the slow cooker...and don't we all need a recipe or two like that? See, I thought so too...

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #421

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

Whole Wheat Honey and Wheat Germ Bread.

Variety is the spice of life, especially when baking your own homemade bread! Whole Wheat Honey and Wheat Germ Bread is so good it will be on repeat at your house, like it is in ours. Another specialty bread recipe that your family will love!

How to process Easier to Peel Garlic!

If peeling garlic is not your favorite kitchen chore, this is the post for you! After many years of peeling garlic I was quite happy to see that this method for Easier to Peel Garlic really does work! Come and take a look...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 07.24.2026

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 July 24, 2026!

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.

Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd and Blueberry Sauce

Who doesn't love cheesecake? If you are looking for a delicious cheesecake the whole family will love, come and take a look at this zesty Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd and Blueberry Sauce! It's a winner the whole family will love!

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 #420

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

How to Make Homemade Woolen Dryer Balls, eliminate dryer sheets for good!

Do you want to eliminate commercial dryer sheets? Yep, the same ones full of chemicals and paraffin? We did too. I made the switch and we have never looked back! And the best part? Your clothes are just as soft when you take them from the dryer...From the DIY Homemade Household, side of the blog! Come and take a look at How to make Homemade Woolen Dryer Balls. 

Homemade Wool Dryer Balls. 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 07.17.2026

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 July 17, 2026!

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Casey's Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, a restaurant favorite, now made at home.

Casey's Blue Cheese Vinaigrette. The house dressing served at a small family-run Italian café in California. Where they proudly served pasta covered with their own fresh homemade red sauce, and always a salad of tossed greens with this house dressing...

Snacks to Satisfy and Nourish. Because snacking can also be good!

My husband is a snack-er, as am I. And while he tends to head toward snacks of a sweeter nature, I try to head towards those with fiber and a bit more nutrition. There is a reason for nutritious snacks, one is for those with small appetites' and two, smaller eaters often get hungry before the next meal. 

So why not offer snacks that are just as nutritious as the meals you serve? We love all of these, come and take a peek at our healthy snacks roundup. This round up offers snacks with protein, fiber and almost no refined sugar. Real food for real hunger...

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #419

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

Just Say YES to Popcorn and Other Healthy Snacks!

Snacks will either make or break your overall nutrition for the day. Wait, did I did use nutrition and snacks in the same sentence?...I did, because you can in fact snack and add good nutrition along the way. Most of these snacks we offer are crazy easy as well as delicious, today we are making popcorn...

Weekend Traffic Jam Weekend 7.10.2026

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And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! for July 10, 2026!

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Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #418

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

Cherry Cobbler Skillet

Cherry Cobbler Skillet is easy and delicious, so much so that you will be making this time and time again. And one way to be able to do that is, be sure to get some cherries into the freezer during the cherry harvest! Seasonal treats like this one, just seem to make us smile!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 07.03.2026

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 July 03, 2026!

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Blistered Green Bean Salad with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette Feta and Chopped Almonds.

Blistered Green Bean Salad with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette Feta and Chopped Almonds, the perfect springtime salad until Spring Greens show up in the market! And if you grow your own green beans, this is delicious enough to make throughout summer also! Come and see how easy this delicious salad is to make!

In My Homestead Kitchen July, Looking Back on June 2026

June starts out with promises that are quickly lost along the way. The weather is nice, warm but not to hot, yet. School is coming to a close with hopes of a trip to the beach or a lake. Gardens are beginning to offer a harvest to enjoy. And for some vacations are being planned. Then humidity, weeds and overbearing heat take over! June and July for that matter, are the two toughest months in East Texas for comfort, as we join Sherry for In My Kitchen. 

The Blue Zones Kitchen for, What Did You Read This Month Book Review Link-Up.

Welcome to the What Did You Read This Month? Book Review Link-y, a monthly sharing link-up for books! Books of all kinds, romance, suspense, DIY, and my personal favorite, cookbooks! Personally I couldn't be happier 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 that 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...because the human connection to a book is just as important! Since books are for everyone, let's all enjoy them, once again!

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #417

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

Low Histamine Recipes to Enjoy. With June Updates!

Like every family out there, we have a lot going on! In our case it is homesteading. With a garden, tending to the chickens and of course the land. Add in 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, because there will be one!  Here recently I have had to add one more thing, a Low Histamine eating plan. 

Closing out June, for Homestead Sunday #16

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.

Beet and Apple Salad with Feta and Walnuts.

Beet and Apple Salad with Feta and Walnuts, is too delicious to only serve in the fall. Next time you see fresh beets in the marketplace, grab a couple of bunches and make this wonderful salad! It is tender and more delicious than you will ever know, until you make it, that is!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot June 26, 2026

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 June 26, 2026!

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.

Lemon-y Chicken and Onions. And how recipe development really goes!

This last week while I was developing this recipe, I also happened to take a look at my small counter workspace. I then measured it! Turns out I have 27 inches of workspace in my kitchen! But also felt quite proud of what I can turn out with only this space! Today I am excited to share this Lemon-y Chicken and Onions main dish recipe with you, because it really is good!

Easy to make Shredded Beef, tender and delicious every time!

This tender shredded beef is perfect for tacos, burritos, BBQ beef sandwiches, and dinner bowls of all kinds! Make your own tender shredded beef with this easy (and adaptable) Instant Pot recipe...for Easy to make Shredded Beef. Dinner time just got easier!

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #416

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

Weekend Traffic Jam Weekend 06.19.2026

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 June 19, 2026!

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.

The Finest Salad Dressing...

You will want to come and take a look at this unusual but mighty delicious recipe for The Finest Salad Dressing! Truth is, you never know where you will find a wonderful recipe, and that is one of the reasons I love community cookbooks. One of my favorites to look for when out thrifting! This jewel of a recipe came from the tattered but well loved cook book shown below, this way please...

Quick and Easy Pan Fried Chips, a dinner idea!

Cooking almost every meal we eat, is my usual kitchen style. Often requiring a bit of creative license to use what we have on hand in the pantry. When eating dinner, my husband will often turn to me and say, "are you going to blog this?” That is how a dinner idea came to be...not always a recipe, but too good, not to share.

Today we have Quick and Easy Pan Fried Chips!

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #415

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

Jessica's Chocolate Date Cake.

This easy to make Chocolate Date Cake is the latest favorite of my chocolate loving husband! It is moist, rich and yes, easy to make. Oh did I also mention it is whole grain and has no refined sugar? 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 06.12.226

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 June 12, 2026!

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Whole Wheat Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Do you believe that whole wheat baked goods are dry, tasteless, and boring? If so I challenge you to bake up this recipe for Whole Wheat Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! Because seriously, they are anything but boring, dry or tasteless!

Let's talk Quinoa, what's in your pantry?

Today we are talking about Quinoa. Along with ways to use in in your meal plans, and recipes. But I have to tell you the truth. I don't really like Quinoa. Whew, now that I have gotten that out of the way, we can discuss the ways we do eat Quinoa, at our house, because we do...

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #414

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

Parsley Honey and Lemon Salad Dressing

Are you looking for another flavor of salad dressing to make and offer to the family? If so, you have come to the right place! This Parsley Honey and Lemon Dressing is a delicious and fresh tasting change from the usual creamy style of dressing, and one that everyone will love! 

Weekend Traffic Jam Boot 06.05.2026

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 June 05, 2026!

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.

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 really is...while they enjoy it and will probably ask you for the recipe! Fruit centered desserts really are the best!

The Amish Cook's Anniversary Book, for What Did You Read This Month Book Review Link-up!

Welcome to the What Did You Read This Month? Book Review Link-y, a monthly sharing link-up for books! Books of all kinds, romance, suspense, DIY, and my personal favorite, cookbooks! Personally I couldn't be happier 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 that 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...because the human connection to a book is just as important! Since books are for everyone, let's all enjoy them, once again!

In My Homestead Kitchen June, Looking Back on May 2026

Welcome June! We had a rainy May, but the water was nice, as most of the manmade lakes that are common around here as a backup water source for livestock, were still dry. It isn't until the Flooding warnings go out across the news and community social pages do you worry that your lake might now flood your house....welcome to life in Texas! We are joining Sherry for In My Kitchen, even thought my kitchen thoughts were quite humbug in nature for most of May. 

Loaded Vegetable Lentil Soup.

Loaded Vegetable Lentil Soup is another delicious soup in my series of sipping soups. But yes you could partially puree, and serve with a spoon. But I will tell you the real reason I have been making so many sipping soups. First, they only require about 5 minutes prep time and a sipping soup is a great way to keep hydrated while also taking in a good share of vegetables, vitamins and fiber....come and take a look see!

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #413!

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!

 

How to make Old Fashioned Egg Custard in your pressure cooker!

Old Fashioned Egg Custard is a time-honored old fashion dessert that many including me, never grow tired of! And the good thing is that you can make it in your Instant Pot. Take a look, I will show you how...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 05.29.2026

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 May 29, 2026!

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Cabbage New Potato and Onion Skillet

Aren't we all looking for more ways to enjoy and eat more vegetables? I know we are. Come and take a look at this delicious Cabbage New Potato and Onion Skillet, it is easy, frugal, and a braised vegetable dish the whole family will enjoy!

Beef and Carrot Stew with Barley, a dinner idea

Cooking almost every meal we eat, is my usual kitchen style. Often requiring a bit of creative license to use what we have on hand in the pantry. When eating dinner, my husband will often turn to me and say, "are you going to blog this?” That is how a dinner idea came to be...not always a recipe, but too good, not to share.

Today we have Beef and Carrot Stew with Barley. 

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #412

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 today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. 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 with all of us as well!