I came across a dilemma today. I picked up a large green tomato at the CSA farm today, and I had no idea what to do with it. Yes, there are the traditional fried green tomatoes, but after the breakfast we had today, that just didn’t seem like the best idea. So, to google I [...]

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you need to make sure it’s a good one! The kids are heading back to school next week, so we are enjoying the last few days of having “weekend breakfast” during the week, and today was no exception! I came across a recipe for Mayan [...]

I made this for the group on our recent camping trip, and it was a HUGE hit!  It is basically my great-grandmother’s cobbler recipe, but modified for cooking in a dutch oven.  Because of the nature of a dutch oven, you don’t need to prepare the fruit to be like pie filling – saving a [...]

While we were camping, I made my favorite corn on the cob… and was surprised that no one else had heard of doing it this way! Obviously, I have to share this simple & delicious way to make fabulous corn! Corn on the cob – as many as you want to fix Your fav. seasoning [...]

This is a quick, easy recipe that will have you staying away from those little boxes at the store in favor of homemade! Really, it only takes 5 minutes. I will warn you, this is a darker chocolate pudding when made with coconut cream, but even my “I hate dark chocolate” daughter loved it. Secretly [...]

Quinoa is an ancient grain that is making a huge comeback! It has a nutty flavor and is full of protein! Just make sure that you rinse it 5-6 times in a bowl of water before you cook it, as it has a naturally occurring coating that repels bugs and makes it a bit bitter. [...]

Ingredients: 3 corn cobs 1 can black beans 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1 cup chopped cabbage 1 cup cubed mango 1/2 cup zucchini wedges 3 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil dash garlic powder dash salt dash pepper Combine veggies in a bowl. I cut the zucchini in [...]

This is an easy kid friendly recipe that the whole family can help with! 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 Tbsp. shortening 1/3 cup warm milk In a medium bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder and shortening.  Slowly add in the warm milk and mix. Knead the dough until [...]

This is one of my favorite cakes… my mom made it quite often while I was growing up, and it has remained with me through the years since then. 3 egg whites (the yolks will turn it yellow, but don’t effect the baking 1/3 cup applesauce 1-1/4 cup soda water, ginger ale or 7-up 1 [...]