Turkey. The main attraction at almost every American table this Thanksgiving, and the main ingredient of many meals eaten as leftovers for the days or week(s) following this favorite holiday. As November’s mascot, turkey is kind of a big deal this month. People don’t call it “Turkey Day” for no reason. Though turkey was not the center of the table in 1621 for the first Thanksgiving, it’s abundance and easy affordability over the last 200+ years have won it the prized seat (or should I say plate) at most homes in the United States on this day of gratitude and…
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Yellow, fluffy, yet full of that distinct cornmeal crunch, and deliciously fluffy, this Homemade Cornbread is a family favorite recipe. Using pantry staple ingredients, this cornbread recipe whips to a batter in under 10 minutes and is out of the oven in 20 [mins]. It’s simple, it’s quick, and boy! does it taste delicious under a large dab of melting butter and a thick drizzle of local honey. Match Made in Heaven Like any good writer beginning an article late in the evening, I started out by asking my spouse what he would say about cornbread. His response: “[Cornbread]…
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Our latest weather report shows the first frost of the season descending on our little town in southcentral Idaho tonight. Some weather reports I raise an eyebrow at, questioning if the prediction will prove true or not. Despite the summer-like days weather we have been experiencing, warm days and warmer nights, I do not question the weatherman’s claim for tonight’s frost. Yes, I think it will freeze. I can feel it in the air. The cold breeze. The harvest sky. The sudden drop in temperature. And just the unmistakable feeling of fall. Loving Fall I have always loved this time…
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It’s hard to beat a plate of spaghetti as a weeknight meal. Simple ingredients combine together to make a delicious and satisfying meal that can be on-the-table ready in 30 minutes. This garden fresh take on the classic Italian dish adds even more flavor and goodness without adding minutes on the clock during preparation. Simply blend your vegetables, add the basil and a dash of salt and pepper, then toss in your spaghetti noodles to soak in the savory liquid. It’s a plate full of yum, not to mention it’s fresh from your back yard and ready in minutes. Tomatoes…
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This homemade cornbread recipe comes together quickly and easily. Delicious and easy to make, you’ll never make cornbread from a box again. Cornbread. Is there really a need to talk for paragraphs about how basic, fundamental, and downright delicious a steaming hot slice of cornbread tastes? Delicious on its own, and a solid notch better with a generous dab of butter and drizzle of warm honey. For other cornbread lovers out there, I know it’s a sermon to the choir to tell you why cornbread is a must make, especially when paired with chili. All the chilis. White Chicken Chili,…
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This garden chili uses fresh garden tomatoes, peppers, and onions for a super simple crockpot supper that is homegrown and homemade. Toss in a jalapeno or other hot pepper for some added heat, or keep it mild – it tastes great either way! I love eating fresh food from the garden. With tomatoes coming on in full swing at my house, and the slight drop in temperature that often comes this time of year, now is the perfect time to break out the beans and crockpot, and make this delicious Garden Fresh Chili for dinner. It doesn’t feel more like fall…
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It is all too easy to get caught up in the fast-paced atmosphere of juggling work, family needs, family fun, community commitments, building up friendships, and still having time to yourself. All too often we find ourselves just going, going, going. The morning rush of getting ourselves off to work. The kids, if you have them, off to school or daycare. The brisk pace of your workday. Then the hectic juggle of activities in the afternoons and evenings. Not to mention finding time in-between it all to prepare and/or eat food. Our exhausting, often competitive, routines become a whirlpool of…
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This concrete cinder block pantry shelf comes together quickly, stands alone, and offers all the sturdiness you could need to shelve those home canned mason jars, store bought tin cans, pancake batter mixes, and any other pantry food extras you have in your home. And all for the price of a few concrete cinder blocks purchased at your local hardware or lumber store. Cost to Build Building a pantry shelf out of cinder blocks is perhaps one of the most inexpensive ways you will find to build shelving unit. The most importable piece of this building fun is, or course,…
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Buying bread from the store can get expensive. Whether you are supplementing your homemade bread supply or you solely buy your bread from a store – with bread costing between $3-6 dollars per loaf, it can get expensive real fast. Ours is a home of bread lovers, so buying bread in all its forms can really weigh down our monthly grocery budget. With our high consumption of bread, saving any amount of money per loaf can be significant. And I’ve found the best place to save change on buying a loaf of bread is to buy it from the source:…
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Whether you are planning a delicious creamy soup for dinner or are in the middle of prepping a favorite casserole and discover you’re out of canned cream of chicken soup (or mushroom soup, we aren’t prejudiced!) – these simple from scratch cream of soup recipes are a good thing to have in reach. Delicious, creamy, and homemade – and did I mention simple? Really, you can’t beat these recipes. Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom, Cream of Celery, and Cream of Onion. Recipe PDF Print PDF to have these recipes within easy reach for whenever you need them. Directions: Melt…
