Love Cornmeal? It’s such a great pantry staple to keep in bulk – we have LOTS of Cornmeal and it stores very nicely in the pantry. Along with Lentils and Steel Cut Oats, they are a quick way to whip up inexpensive homemade food in a pinch. If you are buying Cornmeal, make sure you[Read More…]
For the last few years, we have all heard that eating Organic is better for you and your family – but little did we know how affordable it REALLY is. We have always been able to feed our family on a budget – though I will be honest and say anyone (and I mean, ANYONE)[Read More…]
If you love to make lots of soups and stews, Muffins are a great addition (next to biscuits, of course!) They can be great to add to your child’s lunchbox too – and corn muffins are always perfect, no matter what time of the year. You can make these at the holidays but they are[Read More…]
If you are looking for a wonderful way to use some extra Cauliflower, this might just be it. If you aren’t up for Cauliflower Soup (which is amazing!) this is relatively easy to make if you have an Instant Pot. If you don’t have an Instant Pot you can also make it on the stove,[Read More…]
Do you have an Instant Pot? If you do, then this is one of the most easy and well loved recipes you will EVER do. I’m four months into my Instant Pot and love the thing – I’m infatuated with it, I’m not sure what I did before I had it – now that we[Read More…]
Rice Pudding is always a hit in our house – if anyone loves it more than myself and husband it’s my 9 year old daughter. She goes crazy for it.. and when we make it, it’s easily her breakfast and part of her lunchbox for the next 2 days. Thankfully the Instant Pot makes it[Read More…]
We had a ton of tiny little potatoes in our CSA bag this past week ~ and with Resurrection Sunday, we were looking for a way to use them, and make something fabulous for everyone in the family… and these Smoky Little Devils were PERFECT for that. These were a HIT :) The best part[Read More…]
Do you know what I love having on hand at home? Everything to make biscuits. I love biscuits. My kids love biscuits…. my boys especially. They can eat 2-3 at a time. Which really doesn’t make a batch last too long! Homemade Greek Yogurt Biscuits are great with soup… they are perfect for breakfast and[Read More…]
With 4 kids that are getting older by the day, we find ourselves strapped into extra curricular activities – practice, lessons, and even youth group at church. And here soon we will have five to take care of. Combine with our own busy schedules it is relatively difficult each week to keep everyone well[Read More…]
I started making my own yogurt way back when in my crock pot. At the time, the million dollar question from friends and family was “why not just buy it?” For me personally, so much pleasure comes from doing things myself ~ a pleasure you can’t really get by going to the store. But[Read More…]
If you have tons of celery to use up, then this is the perfect thing to make. We have a HUGE bundle of celery from our CSA – and while the kids take it for lunch at school, usually eating the entire bunch is a challenge. I don’t like to throw away perfectly good food…[Read More…]
