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Turn Meals Into Memories – Old Fashioned Cooking Builds Family Ties
Recently my friend Patti Winker of RemarkableWrinklies.com released her ebook, Memory Lane Meals. This cookbook is subtitled “A Collection Of Recipes Celebrating Cozy Meals From Days Gone By” which gives you a pretty good idea of where Patti’s heart lies – in the warm and welcoming old fashioned meals of her childhood. Yes, Memory Lane […]
Continue readingThe Crockpot Meal Plan
I put together a crockpot meal plan for you. Each day of the week you’ll be making a different crockpot main dish. Just add a side if needed and dinner is done. This is perfect for those busy weeks (like the first week back in school for example). Enjoy! Crockpot Cooking Meal Plan (pdf) Warmly, […]
Continue readingWhat Is The Best Method For Freezing Pies?
I wish I could give you a simple answer on this, but there are probably as many ways to freeze pies as there are pies! Some pies simply don’t freeze well, regardless of how you do it. For example, custard pies and meringue topped pies are better off fresh baked. On the other hand, fruit […]
Continue readingShould I Buy An Ice Cream Maker?
Since I came out with the latest HBHW ebook “Homemade Ice Cream and Other Frozen Treats“, I had several readers ask me if they should buy an ice cream maker and if they need one for the recipes in the ebook. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost […]
Continue readingQuick Summer Recipes That You Haven't Tried
Ready to try some new quick summer recipes? My friends Tawra and Jill from Living On A Dime are sharing some of their family favorites and I'm willing to be that there's something in here that you haven't tried yet. Up until this week I haven't come across the minty peas and onions recipe below […]
Continue readingMac 'n Cheese Made With Reconstituted Powdered Milk
Credit for this recipe goes to the University of Illinois Extension – Family Nutrition Program and our friend, Julie Henry, who asked the question – How long does reconstituted powdered milk stay fresh in refrigerator? In my research, and in my experience, the answer is: Reconstituted (prepared) powdered milk will last, if it is covered […]
Continue readingCool Summer Picnic Drinks To Wet Your Whistle
There is never a shortage of ideas for cold drinks to bring on a picnic. The reason may be because everyone has at least one favorite refreshing beverage. From fizzy to cool and creamy, there are drinks for every age group at every type of picnic. Let’s take a look at a few choices that […]
Continue readingDesserts For Your Summer Picnic
When you plan your picnics this summer, don’t be afraid to include some fabulous desserts. Think beyond the conventional desserts you would serve at home, and you’ll discover lots of yummy desserts that transport well to your picnic site, and are tasty, too. Start right here to get ideas for desserts that work outside the […]
Continue readingServing Salad Safely At Your Picnic
A picture perfect picnic typically includes a spread of beautiful, and tasty, salads. The classics include potato salad, bean salad, lettuce salad, and Jello salads. But, how do our favorite salads go from the kitchen to the picnic table with the least amount of trouble, or worry? Let’s take a look at a few tips […]
Continue readingFanciful Salads To Satisfy Every Appetite
If your salads are becoming boring, you need to re-think the basics and spruce up those greens. Check out these fanciful salads that boost your enthusiasm for eating these healthy sides and enjoy the crunch of some good greens for the picnic months ahead. Robust Salads Are Built On Protein Most salads have the right […]
Continue readingDress Up Your Summer Side Dishes
If the summer side dishes you’re thinking of this year seem a little mundane, we can help. There are plenty of creative ways to dress up those old favorites in no time, giving you and your guests plenty of tasty new dishes at your next picnic or cookout. Summer Salads and Slaws A great way […]
Continue readingSummer Side Dishes – Traditional Sides With A Whole New Personality
Picnics and cookouts require lots of food to satisfy hungry, active people. Like any other menu item, your summer side dishes shouldn’t be limited to standard ingredients, just because that's how Mom always make them. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about how to turn traditional side dishes inside out and upside […]
Continue readingBeyond The Sandwich – Ideas For Picnic Main Dishes
A picnic is in the planning. You pull your picnic basket out of its hiding place, start washing up your plastic utensils, plates, and cups. You throw the checkered tablecloth and napkins in the wash machine and everything is ready. Well, almost ready. What about the food? You can make the same sandwiches you've always […]
Continue readingInside The Sandwich – Beyond Cold Cuts
It's picnic time! You reach for your sandwich recipes and realize that you've served the same things for as long as you can remember. You have gotten so bored with the classics that not even tweaking them a little is appealing anymore. And, like many sandwich aficionados, you have already run the gamut of bread […]
Continue readingOutside The Sandwich – Beyond Bread
For many people, a sandwich isn’t a sandwich unless it’s encased in two pieces of bread, most often one of only a few standard varieties – white, wheat, or rye. Some people don’t even know that dozens of flat, sweet, and corn breads, like broa, lavash, papadum, and zwieback, even exist. Thus, you can literally […]
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