Fall is now past and we are looking toward winter. I still have a few fall pumpkins around that I had used for decorations. I hate to see them go to waste so I brought 2 large ones inside and decided to make Pumpkin Pie. First I cut up the pumpkin and took out the seeds. I then put the pumpkin pieces into a kettle with lots of water and cooked them for a long time until they were soft. You could … [Read more...]
How to Plan A Large Christmas Party
We all enjoy being invited to a Christmas party or gathering but do we realize how much planning and work goes into these events? First of all there was someone who spent a lot of time thinking, planning, and working long before the party started. Let's look at how we can plan a large Christmas party. I would suggest that you get a friend or relative to help you plan so you have someone to … [Read more...]
Taco Quiche
Our family really enjoys taco salad. For a variation we enjoy taco quiche and it is so easy to make. Taco Quiche 2 pounds ground beef, browned 2 envelopes taco seasoning 4 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 bisquick 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese chopped lettuce diced tomatoes Brown beef, add taco seasonings as directed on package. Spoon meat into 9x13 … [Read more...]
Black Friday and Saving on Gifts
We all know that Black Friday is just around the corner. For some that means planning their shopping trip ( did you know that you can get maps of the stores so you know just where to run when the doors open?), waiting in lines, and spending lots of money. Oh yes, I read most of the flyers and see all those good deals too. The difference is that I rarely go shopping on Black Friday. I dislike … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole
Just thought you all might need an idea for your dinner tomorrow or for making up your menus. This is such a delicious and easy casserole and you can put it in your crockpot and forget about it until you are ready to eat. 12 corn tortillas ( I use flour ones) 2 cans enchilada sauce 2 cups cheese 1 pepper 1 can black beans ( 2 cups) 1-2 cups diced chicken Combine pepper, beans, … [Read more...]
7 Simple Steps to Better Health
Most of us dread the thought of winter and the colds and flu that come with it. I have found that there are some very simple things that we can do to have better health and help prevent the colds and flu. Eat Healthy. By eating healthy I don't mean that you have to go out and buy every thing organic or raw. That would be good for us but most of us just haven't gotten that far yet. Just eat … [Read more...]
Making Homemade Doughnuts
On Wednesday the children had a day off school. When I asked the girls what they would like to do, they were quick to response, "Make homemade doughnuts!" Doughnuts are a treat at our house as I rarely buy them and we don't often make them. Usually in the winter we think about making doughnuts. The weather did not seem like winter as it was in the 70's but we still enjoyed making them. Here … [Read more...]
Canning Applesauce for Winter
Some weeks ago I went and picked up my cortland apples that had arrived from New York. I love the flavor of the Cortland apple and I think it makes the most delicious applesauce. After they sat in my garage for a few weeks they were good, ripe, and sweet. I had gotten 5 bushel so it looked like a lot of apples to can. I started by bringing some in to wash in my kitchen sink. After they were … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Fall
I always have enjoyed the beautiful season of fall. It is a little bittersweet as we know that winter is coming and winter is not my favorite season. I love fall because..... There are beautiful sunrises to start a new day. There are lovely colored leaves everywhere you look. There is pumpkin pie to eat. There is beautiful weather to go for walks down a country … [Read more...]
Tired of Tomatoes, Canning, and Gardening?
The garden is looking sad with many weeds. It had been so nice and clean but with rain and sunshine somehow the weeds grew when I wasn't looking. We are all tired of gardening, pulling weeds, and seeing ripe tomatoes. Speaking of tomatoes, we wonder if they won't soon be over. The last month I have been looking at them no more then once a week. You see, if I look at them I always find some that … [Read more...]