Especially in the spirit of the season of giving, sharing, and all that feel good stuff, ask me whatever you want. I will answer as truthfully as I’m willing to part with, and I will not lie. There are very few subjects that I can think of that I won’t talk about, so if you … [Read more…]
Did you burn more calories before or after having kids?Just wondering. And if your eating per se doesnt change while you’re pregnant, will it be easier to take off (shut up I’m already at least 20 lbs overweight so i dont need to gain any) later on?Just wondering… does anyone wear a pedometer to see … [Read more…]
Support bacteria!It may be the only culture some people have.
In the town where I grew up, 4 years ago there were 50 individuals or families needing services of the local food pantry. The boxes they filled gave the people (depending on the size of the family) around 8 meals for the month. Eventually, the other food pantries in the county closed. The hometown food … [Read more…]
Edition 6-Powdered Sugar I always keep powdered sugar on hand – mostly because if you want to make icing, well then you have the main ingredient. Pretty much no matter what icing I’ve made, they all call for powdered sugar. You could use it in a pinch if you dont have either white or brown … [Read more…]
I was tagged by Blue Momma to do the following: 8 things I’m passionate about:1. My hubby2. The golden rule and courtesy, politeness, respect3. Diversity, inclusiveness, keeping an open mind4. Being a positive influence on the children in my life5. Better maternity, paternity & family medical leaves6. Law and order and crime shows7. Puppies – … [Read more…]
Edition 5-Vinegar Whether you’re using it in a salad dressing, saute, or not as food, but as a cooking method, vinegar is something you should always keep on hand. Whether it’s red wine or rice vinegar, or straight up white vinegar like I use, keep one on hand. Today my recipe doesnt INCLUDE vinegar, it’s … [Read more…]
The Humble Housewife is hosting Fun Monday. She says: With the holidays coming up I thought it would be fun to get an insight into holiday traditions in peoples homes. I want you to share a tradition, event, recipe or quirk that you or your family does or aspires to do during the holidays, whether … [Read more…]
I thought since Fun Monday was all about Holiday traditions, that I’d use Sunday to write about Thanksgiving traditions and save Christmas for Monday. First things first, we get an early taste of holiday fare in November at a church potluck. My mom always volunteers to make the stuffing (dressing, really) – nothing ever gets … [Read more…]
Edition 4 – Cream of… soups Cream of… soups are great to have on hand. Whether it be chicken, mushroom, chicken and mushroom, celery, etc. they can make a quick and easy gravy or provide the basis for a casserole. I like the 99% fat free kind. There is a particular name brand, which I’m … [Read more…]