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…]
Noticed that my husband had gotten his braces off.Should I feel good that she noticed or wonder a little bit about it.Of course, she has them on too, I suppose that’s why she noticed.She said she couldnt wait to get her braces off.Does that mean we’ve been there too much? I think it’s 4 timestotal … [Read more…]
I’ve been off of caffeine now since the end of July – that’s 3 months. The most challening thing so far is ordering in a restaurant, I have to remember to order rootbeer or sprite, something like that, in order to avoid being served caffeine. I’ve had about 5 sips of tea, which technically has … [Read more…]
Edition 3 – Garlic Why garlic? Well, I would probably have garlic over any other seasoning agent available , even salt. It brings out a hidden depth in flavor of meats and casseroles, stews and sauces, “wows” up jarred foods and covers a multitude of sins. It’s even rumored to help lower cholesterol, which we … [Read more…]
Okay, now hopefully these will allow you to click on them and get a better idea of what they look like. This is my latest bit of craftiness. The shapes you see before thee (sorry, can’t get the manwich song out of my head) – were plain wooden shapes before I got ahold of them. … [Read more…]
Edition 2 – Broth/Stock If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, please substitute “vegetable broth” for the following: chicken broth, beef broth. In a pinch, granulated or cubed bullion will do. You can get many varieties now, including ones already infused with garlic, onions, etc. I highly recommend having both b and c stock in your … [Read more…]
Okay, so here’s a taste of what you can find at Michael’s. Stuff to paint, paint and brushes, markers, tshirts and printing materials for iron ons, pre-made gifts and crafts, silk flowers, glue, vases, frames, easels, cards, notebooks and stocking stuffer or birthday party bag items (but not cheap plastic China leaden toys), seasonal items, … [Read more…]