A 1950’s Woman
One of the most cherished times of my childhood is the months I spent with my great grandmother in West Virginia. We hung laundry on the line, made daily pies, and sang hymns. … Read More A 1950’s Woman
Category: Recipes
Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
Everyone is involved in our lunchtime preparation on a normal “school day” at the cottage. We challenge ourselves by trying to re=create menu items of favorites from Restaurants we visit. … Read More Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
Energizer for Lunch… the Smoothie to Try Today!
Originally posted on gardeningB:
I love peanut butter—spooned straight out of the jar, on bread, in a pie, in sauce, and in a shake! The ingredients are non-hydrogenated peanut butter, very ripe bananas, fresh figs and soy milk. You can use a nut milk or dairy if you prefer. © 2015 Beatriz Portela and gardeningB.com.…
“Special Pasta Sauce” (for those Surplus Tomatoes, and Project # 38 of the 40)
At the looks of my raised garden today, I will have bright red, juicy tomatoes all the way up to Thanksgiving.… Read More “Special Pasta Sauce” (for those Surplus Tomatoes, and Project # 38 of the 40)
Learning to Make Artesian Pizza (Project 13)
Our Family wanted something yummy and different for dinner. Since we are on a Spending Freeze these days, we needed to use what we had at home. A quick look in the Refrigerator gave me an idea… Make your own Artesian Bread Pizza. I had mushrooms, pepperoni, Mozzarella, and a tomato dip sauce made… Read More Learning to Make Artesian Pizza (Project 13)
Amish Bread Day 11 of the 40 Day Challenge
Some may laugh and say Amish bread should not be made in an electric bread machine…
My friend Angela told me it was actually “Sacrilegious” to do so!… Read More Amish Bread Day 11 of the 40 Day Challenge
Easy Calzone: Project # 10 of my 40 Day Challenge
I made this Calzone by rolling tomato sauce, basil, oregano, mushrooms,
and cheese up in the dough using the recipe above,
and baking at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.… Read More Easy Calzone: Project # 10 of my 40 Day Challenge
Practicing Patience… or the Making of Butter on Day 2 of Project 40 Days
This Project was inspired by the reading of the book, “The Hungry Frog,” who falls into a bucket of Milk and swims rapidly to get out. … Read More Practicing Patience… or the Making of Butter on Day 2 of Project 40 Days
Hot Cross Buns… a Tradition for Easter Morning
My Mother is the most creative and talented cook. She can bake and cook from scratch, but has always had a few Half HomeMade/Half Cheating Recipes. This one is one of my Favorites… using frozen bread dough to make the most delicious Hot Cross Buns! *****Here are the Ingredients***** 1 loaf frozen bread dough,… Read More Hot Cross Buns… a Tradition for Easter Morning
Blue Willow 