Because I Have A Cold, 20 Minute Stroup!

I had mentioned in my last post that not much had gotten done in my kitchen this month. Well not much in the way of recipe development anyway! I still cooked everyday, and started a few recipes for development, but they did not reach a, ready to share point. Why? Because of this recipe (honestly calling it an actual recipe is taking a bit of liberty...) for Because I Have A Cold, 20 Minute Stroup...yep, we both after many years, came down with a cold. 

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 02.27.2026

 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 February 27, 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.

Maple and Cinnamon Stewed Apple Chunks, a slow cooker recipe.

Maple and Cinnamon Stewed Apple Chunks is simply a riff on Honey Stewed Apple Chunks. Why? One of the easiest ways to be prepared in the kitchen is to take your favorite recipes and remake them with small but delicious variations in the ingredients. Like this offering of Maple and Cinnamon Stewed Apple Chunks. Another delicious way to use up those apples in the fridge...

Traditional Irish Champs.

It is said that the whole world is Irish on Saints Patrick's day, but if my own family legends are to be believed, I am Irish the year round! Come and take a look at Champs, traditional Irish mashed potatoes!

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #399

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!

 

Brown Rice Raisin Bread.

Calling all bread bakers! This Brown Rice Raisin Bread is moist, springy, and light-textured. Even made with 100% whole wheat flour. Plus it is the perfect use for that last bit of leftover cooked brown rice or quinoa...

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 02.20.2026

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 February 20, 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.

Pleasing Peach Cobbler

Pleasing Peach Cobbler, canned peaches never tasted so good! You will probably be be making this again and again...with no complaints along the way. 

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #398

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!

 

Beef Stew from Provence, a pressure cooker recipe

Beef Stew from Provence is rich with flavor from red wine, bay leaves, and thyme. You will let the beef rest in the red wine marinade, so feel free to start this dish one day and cook it the next! The orange zest and black olives round out the flavors and are not to be missed!  

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 02.13.2026

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 February 13, 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.

Of Artichokes With a Savory Sauce.

One of the easiest ways to make any meal memorable is to offer a starter course.  It is a special way to begin any meal. Nothing that takes all day, or is complicated. Something light, enjoyable, and delicious! This brings us to Of Artichokes with a Savory Sauce...one of our favorite starters!

Easy to Make, Seed Starter Pots from Cardboard Cores. And a tip or two...

We are getting a head start on a few gardening chores while we wait out this cold front! One task we accomplished was making Seed Starter Pots from Cardboard Cores. The first thing I need to say about this process is, I will never throw a cardboard core away, ever again! Come and take a look...

Naturally Red Suggestions for Your Valentine's Day Dinner.

Whether you celebrate with just the two of you or the whole family around the table, we offer a delicious selection of natural, colored by nature, red food recipes that everyone will love! 

Dine together, eat well and celebrate with beautiful food!

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #397

 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!

 

Easy to Make Chocolate Mug Cake!

Everything old becomes new again! I have to say, regarding recipes, cooking styles or even kitchen management, no other phrase is more true!  Come and take a look at our Easy to Make Chocolate Mug Cake, the perfect solution for dessert on demand!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 02.06.2026

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 February 6, 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.

Easy and Delicious Beef and Vegetable Soup.

Don't forget dinner! Speaking for myself, I have, especially on busy days. And gosh that really throws a wrench into the end of the day. Easy and Delicious Beef and Vegetable Soup will help on the busy days ahead, with dinner for today, and a carton of soup to put in the freezer for your next busy day...

The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and other Sweet Preserves for What Did You Read This Month Linky #19

Welcome to the What Did You Read This Month? Book Review Linky, a monthly sharing link-up for books! Books of all kinds, romance, suspense, DIY, and my 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 #396

 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!

 

In My Homestead Kitchen February, looking back on January 2026.

Happy February one and all! I will start off with this first fact complaint. January was a cold one, this year! Not every day, but often for a week or more at a time. We even got a skiff of snow!  We don't have a lot of cold winter weather routinely in Texas. When it visits, I instantly remember why I moved away from Wyoming! But all that cold weather did help me concentrate on a lot more kitchen activities. Which I am pleased to share, as we join Sherry for In My Kitchen!