I tend to be a bit lazy on Sunday afternoons, so rather than cook a big supper, my husband and I usually opt for popcorn and smoothies. (Hey, it's ok for real foodies to take a break once and a while too!) :) I especially love it when we have an abundance of raw goat or cow milk, since it gives me lots of chances to experiment! I love a good milkshake, but rarely have ice cream just hanging around. So, I've learned to be creative ...Continue Reading
Archives for May 2011
Steakhouse Baked Potato Recipe
I am a potato-aholic. But I come by it honestly, considering I am from Idaho... (You do know that Idaho potatoes are the best in the nation, right?) I love potatoes in any form: homemade hash browns, baked, boiled, fried, mashed, roasted, french fries, scalloped, you name it! On the rare occasions we do eat out, one of my favorite steakhouses serves the most incredible baked potatoes. The skins are crispy ...Continue Reading
Easy Shortening-Free Pie Crust
I guess you could say that I'm a bit of a pie crust snob. I love a tender, flaky crust that is just barely brown on the edges, never burnt or crispy. And don't even try to convince me that those pathetic, pre-made, refrigerated or frozen crusts will do. No way! Every homesteader-chef needs to have a couple tried-and-true pie recipes in their arsenal. The methodology of a good pie crust is very similar to that of a good biscuit ...Continue Reading
Why I Don’t Clip Coupons
(Photo Source) Back when I started the transition from a workin' girl to a stay at home mama, I spent a considerable amount of time online checking out various homemaking blogs. A common theme I found among them was that many of the moms were coupon queens. They would spend mere pennies and come home with bagfuls of food and toiletries. Oftentimes, the items would end up being completely free! This totally appealed to my frugal ...Continue Reading