My aunt sent my Grandmom’s old cookbook to me not too long ago. Grandmom doesn’t see very well any more, and she’s living in an assisted living home, so she doesn’t need to cook, and my aunt knows how much I enjoy vintage things and family treasures, and this cook book combines them both. It’s The American Woman’s Cook Book.… Read More »Cooking with Grandmom – Blackberry Pound Cake
Do you like grapefruit? No? Me either. Well, until now. Because I just stumbled on a new way to make this healthy fruit that keeps me going back for more. What’s the secret? You roast it! And everyone knows that roasted veggies taste great, so why not a roasted grapefruit? It’s crazy easy. Slice a grapefruit in half and remove… Read More »Not so sour grapefruit
The family has been fighting a bit of a cold – the first of the season for us. Wouldn’t it be very nice if it were also the last cold of the season? So, for dinner I wanted to make something warm and healthy. Restorative Roasted Garlic Soup is exactly what we needed. I used this recipe, given to me… Read More »Restorative Roasted Garlic Soup
We go through quite a bit of ground beef here at our cottage so it’s something I buy on a regular basis when it’s on sale, but I recently needed some and we were all out. Ideally, I’d love to buy grass fed beef on a regular basis, but I can buy it cheaper if we get a quarter or… Read More »Saving Money: Ground Beef
I made corn chowder for dinner. Everyone loved it. I mean they LOVED it. I didn’t really follow a recipe, just looked at a few different ones, combined what sounded good, and started with a lot of butter. Everything is better when you start with butter, right? So, here’s the ‘recipe’ so I’ll be able to make it again someday.… Read More »Recipe: Homemade Corn Chowder
Our supper last night was a family favorite. A dear friend made the soup for our family when Emma was born, and we loved it so much we asked for the recipe. And can I say, on a side note, that bringing a meal to a family is one of the biggest ways to bless them. It really is. So… Read More »Recipe: Spicy (or not) Potato Soup
We’re all still feeling a bit under the weather. Some are getting better, others are not. Last night I was pinned between two littles who weren’t feeling very well, so Josh and Maddie made supper for us with a little assistance from Zach. Maddie was in charge of the soup (Spicy Potato Soup), Josh was in charge of the biscuits.… Read More »Kitchen Tip: Cleaning up Dough
Our New Year’s Day started out a little slow. We didn’t stay up till midnight, but because the littles were up way past their bedtime, it made for a very wake-filled night. And one of the middles slept over Grammy’s house for the first time. All by herself. Without her closest brother with whom she does everything. And she didn’t… Read More »New Year Birthday Supper
There are days that call for a little chocolate. Rainy days that start way too early for example. I don’t really have the motivation to bake anything big because I have too many other things I should be attending to. So I’ll call out the reserves. Five Minute Chocolate Mug Cake. I like mine with a spoonful of peanut butter… Read More »Mid-Afternoon Chocolate Fix
Not too long ago, I discovered a wonderful way to cook bacon. Set the oven to 400℉. Place your bacon in a single layer on a cookie sheet (or two – just make sure they fit in the oven). Then put it in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes depending on how crispy you want it. Be careful taking… Read More »Cooking Bacon