I mentioned recently that I just finished a scrapbook of my teaching experiences and that it was bittersweet to do so. I was in the field of education for about eleven years in a wide variety of situations so I had all kinds of experiences to …
I’m the gardener in our family. Sure, Sallie comes out and helps from time to time, but mostly it’s my domain. Recently I was checking the pansy pots to pull off the old blossoms and check for weeds. Our pansies this year have been …
This easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is made in the microwave. I serve it over buttered fettuccine for a quick and tasty meal. It sounds unusual took cook shrimp in the microwave, but it works! Shrimp Scampi in the Microwave Ingredients 1 clove garlic, …
I don’t have a specific recipe for making twice baked potatoes to freeze (or eat fresh). It is kind of like how my Grandma would make cinnamon rolls – she just dumped it all together without measuring and they were delicious. So you will …
We enjoy chicken quesadillas a lot! They are super easy to make once you get a recipe that works for you. I don’t have a formal written recipe, but here is how I do it using the shredded salsa chicken I make ahead. Chicken Quesadillas …
I like lots of different kinds of corn chowder. I like it thick and kind of smokey with potato chunks and bacon. Yum! This is a simpler kind that is easy to put together. I found this recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook called Comfort Food. …
Ham and Cheese Bowties is yet another recipe I found on Stephanie’s Country Kitchen Goodness, one of my early favorite websites that no longer exists. This is a great way to use up leftover ham and tastes so good! Any time I’ve made this …
The tasks connected with the home are the fundamental tasks of humanity. Theodore Roosevelt If a home doesn’t make sense, nothing does. Henrietta Ripperger A home without books is a body without soul. Cicero Peace – that was the other …
When someone becomes convinced they need to simplify their life, it can be overwhelming. There are usually many areas out of whack whether they are financial, time commitments, relationships, work requirements, material possessions, etc. In each of …
I mentioned in my post the other day that it is kind of scary how dependent we are on others for our food, water, sewer, power, etc. When our electricity goes off, it is like life grinds to a complete stop. We’ve lost our power many, many times …
