Muffins are wonderful gems for breakfast, dessert, snacks, covered dish suppers, packed lunches and more. They are quick to mix together and get baked and muffins can be sweet, savory, filled with yummy fillings, or just plain. Take a plain muffin recipe and add veggies or fruit or chocolate chips for different occasions. I love this […]
Review: Breville Countertop Smart Oven
March 4, 2014 By
Countertop convection ovens / toaster ovens are extremely popular for many excellent reasons. They: are portable great for RVs, cabins, traveling, small spaces, special occasions can save a great deal of electricity due to their smaller size and faster cooking provide extra oven space for large cooking / baking jobs (especially for family and holiday […]
A Few of My Favorite Things – Kitchen Tools
December 11, 2013 By
As I write this post, I am breaking into song using my best Julie Andrews voice, “These are a few of my favorite things.” I simply love to see what products, tools and gadgets other bloggers and moms love and use in their homes. Some of the items I would never use and some I […]
Review: Marci’s Minty Mouse
November 5, 2013 By
Minty Mouse? How intriguing! In our home we love essential oils, especially mints and this adorable delivery vehicle is just too cute to pass up. After I read Marci’s account of how the Minty Mice were “born” I could not wait to try one! Perfect for repelling mice with peppermint (dried leaves and essential oil), […]
Review: MultiFlame Tool by Trayer Wilderness
November 4, 2013 By
Making a fire wherever you are can literally save your life. It is important to have the skill and any tools or supplies to make fire with you at all times. There are several ways to create fire and several easy-to-carry tools that can assist in fire-making. A fire-making tool that has been around since ancient […]
Dehydrating Ground Beef Safely
October 22, 2013 By
Dehydrating food is one the of oldest and safest forms of food preservation as long as simple, but important safety guidelines are followed. These guidelines are essential when dehydrating ground beef or other meats such as venison, bison or ground turkey. Dehydrated ground beef, also know as “Hamburger Rocks” can be stored in a vacuum-sealed […]
Holidays Can Be Rough
October 21, 2013 By
Holidays can be wonderful, rich times overflowing with family, food, fun, laughter, meaningful celebrations, traditions and lasting memories. But for some of us, the holidays can be times of emotional upheaval filled with grief and/or loneliness. Whether feeling the loss of a loved one or the emptiness of not having a family to share the […]
Chocolate Cinnamon Whole Wheat Yeast Bread
October 17, 2013 By
Enjoy this lovely, rich, fragrant and delicious bread for Fall, or anytime! My recipe is featured on Baking Whole Grains! Get the recipe
10 things to buy every time you shop
October 13, 2013 By
Every time you enter a store with general items, whether it’s a grocery store, discount store, warehouse store or dollar store, think about picking up items for your non-food storage. Every time you shop. Make a list of your 10 most used / most important items (supplies, over-the-counter medications, hygiene etc.) Each family’s list will […]
Grass-fed beef: a costly mistake
October 10, 2013 By
More and more people are getting why grass-fed beef is a nutritionally superior and safer food over conventionally-raised, grain-fed, commercial beef. Locally grown, raised and processed, bought in bulk, is where you can usually find the best practices and prices. However, one thing that many fail to do ( and which I failed to do, […]
