Isn’t she just the cutest little thing you’ve ever seen? This is our oldest daughter, Maddie. Normally I’m not fond of putting the kids’ pics out there in the Internet world, but Maddie’s already somewhat out in the public eye because, at age 11, she published her first fiction work.
This meal has long been a family favorite. My mom’s been making it ever since I can remember, and although it’s a simple dish, it’s a frequent request at potluck dinners. Sometimes too, she’ll stuff this into whole green peppers with the tops chopped off and cook it that way (if you do this, cook …
When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes , (affiliate link) an urban survival guide by Cory Lundin. Are you a prepper? Or are you more of the camp that prepping is for the wackos and the conspiracy theorists? Or maybe you’re somewhere in the middle. We like to consider …
One of the things that’s been in the back of my mind as we work our debt freedom plan is how we’re going to make sure to keep our egos and attitudes in check after we’re debt free and rolling in dough from our multiple income streams. So when I came across this article from the …
Pic courtesy of St. Paul Pioneer Press (AP Photos/Mark Humphrey, Matt Slocum) With the big game only a week away, many people are planning gatherings for game day. So, how can those of us trying to watch our pennies entertain for less? To get the most of out this post, first read my Frugal Family Gatherings …
You can serve this “dip” with chips, or as a side when serving tacos. Our kids, who normally don’t eat fresh tomatoes, scarf this stuff up big time.
Smooth Mexican Salsa 1 – 28 oz. can whole tomatoes 1/2 med. yellow onion, chopped 1 – 4 oz. can chopped green chilies fresh cilantro to taste 1 T. sugar (we omit this) 1/2 t. salt juice from 1/2 fresh lime 1 T. white vinegar jalapenos to taste Drain juice from tomatoes into a blender. …
Homemade Guacamole Dip 4 ripe, fairly soft avocados 3 T. fresh lemon juice 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. salt 1 t. ground black pepper 1 T. minced red onion 1 t. chili powder 1/3 c. picante sauce Cut avocadoes in half and remove skin and pits, placing avocado halves in medium-sized bowl. Mash avocadoes …
This homemade dip has become another favorite of our family and friends. It’s much healthier than store bought stuff, and delicious too! Veggie/Potato Chip Dip 1 c. Daisy sour cream 1/2 c. real mayonnaise 1 t. dried dill weed 1 t. garlic powder or pressed garlic 1/2 t. black pepper 1/2 t. salt Mix all ingredients …
This recipe is a favorite at our gatherings. Since we buy the beef by the cow, we generally get our organic, grass-fed beef for about $3.50 a pound. All said and done, this is a cheap main meal to serve at gatherings. Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches 5 lbs. chuck roast, preferrably grass-fed 3 c. water 8 …
