August 11, 2013
Cheddar Bacon Muffins

I love a quick breakfast. In our house, things are at their most chaotic in the morning. Between...

November 7, 2012

With all the talk about budgeting and making ends meet, I thought it would be helpful to show some...

September 25, 2012

Weeknights just beg for a simple, satisfying meal that  is easy and filling. No one likes to...

July 30, 2012

If you are looking for just the right bite to add to your summer sandwiches and salads, pickled...

May 20, 2012

Time to start restocking the pantry with seasonal foods! Right now, rhubarb is inexpensive and...

November 6, 2011
Sourdough English Muffins

Sourdough is a mysterious and beautiful thing. Mix together flour and water, and you have a living...

November 2, 2011
dehydrating tomatoes

Dehydrating food is more than beef jerky. I love to dry almost anything, and tomatoes actually top...

October 18, 2011
Croutons

Make these croutons, and keep them in the pantry to use when you need them. Never buy expensive...

October 10, 2011

Saving money is easier when you can make a few key items in bulk, and have them on hand throughout...

September 11, 2011
Potatoes

The potato is much more than a French fry (not to say that I don't enjoy my fries). Potatoes...

August 23, 2011
Green Beans

When I lived in my cabin, green beans were strung onto cotton string and hung over my wood...

August 17, 2011
Tomato Harvest

The tomatoes are in their full glory right now. It seems that I can go out twice a day to pick them...

August 9, 2011
Hot Peppers

We are dreaming about hot peppers. Not the joy of them, but the sheer number of the them, ready to...

May 13, 2011

It doesn't get any easier than this. Mix up 20 servings for a fraction of the cost of oatmeal...