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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

 

Some of Our Favorite Food and Kitchen Tips!

May is a tough month in Texas...the weather is still deciding how it wants to behave while changing from day to day. First it is hot, then cold, then wet, then dry and time to get out the watering hoses for the garden. And while we are currently eating fresh cucumbers and zucchini from the garden, there has not been much time spent on recipe development. But what we have been doing....

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 5.22.2026

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 22, 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.

Favorite Honey Chicken Skillet.

Don't let failed plans get the best of dinner. There is always another way to get dinner on the table...which is how we came up with Favorite Honey Chicken Skillet! And you are going to love this one, also....

Have you heard about 30+ each week? So, how much variety do you eat?

One of the easiest ways to take care of your gut, your microbiome and your heath is by monitoring what you eat in a 30 day period. And by monitoring, I really mean eat a wide variety of food choices. Have you heard about 30+ choices per week? Neither had I, until searching for ways to eat, for better nutrition. It turns out the folks that consistently eat a variety of food sources, are the healthiest...

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #411

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 Fruit Organic Applesauce, from your IP or Stovetop Model

Quick, easy, and delicious! What are we talking about? Whole Fruit Organic Applesauce from your Instant Pot. You probably need to give this applesauce a try! Why exactly? For starters, fresh applesauce on demand...for the applesauce lovers in your family. 

Chunky Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Having a variety of homemade salad dressing recipes is one sure way to enjoy eating more salads! Why? Because you will never get tired of eating the same old dressing, ever again! And since the dressing is as important as the salad, this Chunky Raspberry Vinaigrette is perfect for your next salad...

Easy Oven Baked Whole Wheat Pancakes with Warm Apple Sauce, Vanilla Yogurt, and Crunchy Granola

Out of maple syrup? Don't let that stop you from making a delicious pancake breakfast for everyone to enjoy! Easy Oven Baked Whole Wheat Pancakes with Warm Apple Sauce, Vanilla Yogurt, and Crunchy Granola to the rescue!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 05.15.2026

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 15, 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.

Quick and Easy Chilies Rellenos Rice

Quick and Easy Chili Relleno Rice is not only delicious but also really easy to put together! Making it the perfect side dish to serve alongside just about everything. Not overly spiced, but instead it is creamy with just a hint of roasted green chilis. You will love it!

Jessica's Cheddar and Cut Corn Cornbread, savory, whole wheat and delicious!

Jessica's Cheddar and Cut Corn Cornbread is perfect with chili, stew, or soup. Or on any day that is chilly, rainy or down right cold. Or you simply want a pan of delicious cornbread. But especially when you want cornbread!

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #410!

 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!

 

Mary's favorite, Raw Apple Cake.

Mary's favorite, Raw Apple Cake. This is the cake my mom made when ever cake was needed. Perfect anytime, like now, tomorrow, as well as Mother's Day, Sunday dinner, or even next Thursday! You will really want to make this cake...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 05.08.2026

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 8, 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.

Fresh Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes Feta and Toasted Walnuts

Fresh Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes, Feta, and Toasted Walnuts! That is a long name for a salad...but this is a salad worthy of every letter used! Why? Because it is so delicious! And what an enjoyable way to enjoy fresh green beans...