I decided to make some collard greens powder from the garden harvest this year. I grew six collard plants and two of the turned in to monstrosities that over toot the garden bed they were in. I have been eating and cooking fresh off plants all summer. I thought I grew too much but next... Continue Reading →
I made my baby girl a birthday cake for her 3rd birthday. She wanted a chocolate cake but I could only fond vanilla cake mix in the gluten free section at Walmart. I ended up adding a couple scoops chocolate protein powder to try to turn it chocolate. I used a layer of vanilla frosting... Continue Reading →
The verdict is in. The following are my kids favorite freeze dried candies. In no particular order: Starbursts MinisSalt Water TaffySkittles Jr. MintsRolos I prefer giving my family freeze dried fruit as a treat but once in a while candy makes an appearance. Hopfully I can keep some for when the apocalypse happens. Treats could... Continue Reading →
Fresh soup always turns out better than canned. Our house has a little cold cycling though everyone so it seemes like a good day for chicken noodle soup. Here is how I make it. Ingredients: NoodlesGarlicCarrotsCeleryOnionChickenChicken bullion ThymeItalian seasoningBay leafPaprikaFresh parsley SaltPepperLemon (optional) When I make this I usually make a split recipe and combine... Continue Reading →
My kids love candy. Who dosen't right? We have dairy and wheat allergies and a bit of food dye sensitivity. With that candy choices are pretty limited. Suckers, skittles and highchews are the candies we occasionally have but when the kids are in the mood for something sweet. I don't want to hand them sugar... Continue Reading →
This is a quick lunch that my kids are willing to eat. It's a warm salad that will even satisfy the adults. Our families preference is to eat this salad warm but it also works pretty well as a cold picnic salad. Instructions: First, sauté cubed chicken adding salt and pepper. Second, add chopped veggies.... Continue Reading →
I've done a post on Pico de gallo before. But I'm posting about it again because it's my favorite garnish, dip, goodness. If your looking for the recipe see my previous post. Here. Every ingredient is optional add only what you love the taste of. Here is a list of the way I use pico.... Continue Reading →
Freeze dried cherries are my new favorite thing. I found these on sale in the frozen section at Walmart. Fresh would probably be even better. They came whole and pitted. I didn't add anything just put them straight on the trays. I am not sure the exact time they took. I only did one tray... Continue Reading →
I have been watching the price and reading about the Harvest Right Freeze Dryers for a few years now. Finally decided to go in on one with my dad. It is as awesome as it looks! We have had it for about a month now and we have packaged some things but mostly we devour... Continue Reading →
There is nothing quite like my mom's enchilada sauce. The smell and taste remind me of home and especially the holidays. Chistmas eve our tradition is to have Mexican food. First you take dried chillies and using gloves take out all the seeds. Then you boil the chilies unlit they are soft. Blend the softened... Continue Reading →
I have been watching a Korean show about a piano player who has a bunch of mishaps. In one of the shows they made gimbap and it looked so delicious. I thought the kids might like somthing like that so we made some california rolls today. They taste great but the kids won't eat it... Continue Reading →
My kids are not the biggest fans of mushrooms or squash but they will eat it disguised in rice. Thia recipe pairs well with any protein or a salad if you want to keep your meal light. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice1 medium shredded zucchini or yellow squashMushrooms chopped Minced garlicSaltPepper Crumbled bacon Sauté all... Continue Reading →
This is a tangy salad that is good on its own or as sandwich topping. Bring some tasty and healthy color to your plate.
Baked Chicken Legs
Veggies lots of veggies. This soup is hearty and tasty and the flavor is super good. INGREDIENTS: Red potatoes Celery OnionCarrotCornGreen peppers TomatoesCilantro Lime juice Cocunut milkChicken bullionCurry powder PaprikaSaltPepper Olive oil Start by chopping your potatoes into cubes and boil. Then chopp all the other veggies. Saute in olive oil onions, celery, add corn... Continue Reading →
My son's dairy and wheat allergies are constantly leaving me in search for treats for him. Can you imagine your siblings being given a cookie by grandma, getting a treat at a church function, or going to get ice cream with freinds only you just get to watch them have a treat because if you... Continue Reading →
I ment to post this sooner I made these popcorn balls for Christmas. They tasted great and the kids loved how colorful they were. I used a starbursts flavored jello. On tip is don't cook for too long or they become hard as a rock. 1970 Recipe Rolodex: Jello Popcorn Balls 6 - 8 cups... Continue Reading →
This recipe was too cute not to share. 1970 Recipe Rolodex: Recipe For Happiness Take: Two heaping cups of patience 1 heart full of love2 handfuls of generosity1 head full of understanding Dash of laughter Sprinkle generously with kindness; add plenty of faith; and mix well. Spread over period of a lifetime and serve everyone... Continue Reading →
My kids spent the morning making soda plaster heart beads. It was a lot of mess and fun. My only advice on this is when you roll it out leave it a little thick. We made a bunch of shapes that didn't survive the heat and went brittle. Oh and make the bead hole before... Continue Reading →
I had never made clam chowder on my own before. It's my husband's favorite type of soup. So, when I saw the recipes I thought I would try making some. I ended up making two variations one fairly aligned with the recipe and one dairy free. Here are the changes I made to the original... Continue Reading →
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