Nothing says breakfast quite like a stack of pancakes – that is, until you bring out a plate of pancakes with a slice or two of bacon on the side – now that’s a winning plate for sure. Pancakes (as well as oatmeal) are breakfast staples at our house. With…
I realized the other day that I am not original. Back in my undergraduate years, I had this amazing takeout napkin business plan for a breakfast restaurant that was going to be great! The college town I was living in at the time didn’t have a pancake house. And again,…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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.…
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…
