I must add a disclaimer….. I am not known as the “pie maker” in our family. For that title, you will need to go to my aunt Ellen or my cousin Becky. They have been baking pies that have been pleasing our family for years! From them, I did learn […]
Author: Sally and Tanya
How to Lattice a Pie Crust
Ingredients 1 dough pie crust (homemade or store bought) Instructions -On lightly floured surface, roll out dough. -Cut into strips 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch wide. -Place strips on pie with 1/2 inch in between each strip.
Tomato Chips or Tomato Powder
We love tomatoes! Whether it’s a bowl of pasta with homemade sauce or fried green tomatoes we love them in any and every possible way. Recently I decided to do something a little different. I decided to try my hand at tomato chips. Yep, you read that right, tomato chips. I […]
Lisa Y – Pizza and a Movie
Watching a good movie while enjoying a homemade pizza is a common occurrence in our house and since no picky eating is allowed it’s easy to try different toppings with success. One of our favorite movies is Secondhand Lions. It’s the story of a young boy who gets uprooted to […]
Eggplant Lasagna
“There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments, and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance that principle is contempt prior to investigation.” ~Herbert Spencer This recipe was my introduction to eggplant. Eggplant was one of those things […]
What’s in the Bento box?
Now that school has started I’m back to making lunches for the kids because let’s face it cafeteria food is…well cafeteria food! My children have never been picky eaters because we’ve never dumbed down their food. What we eat they eat! This ol’ gal doesn’t do multiple meals. Because of that […]
Homemade Onion Powder
A couple of days ago I was standing at the stove making dinner when I glanced over to the counter and realized that I had 7 onions. “Hmmmm…”, I thought to myself, “I need to get rid of those.” My Mom had already asked for a couple so that solved […]
Zucchini Tomato Soup
It’s that time of year again (my favorite time by the way)…. Whether you are picking up your weekly basket, pulling them from your garden or seeing them in the grocery store, one things for sure. They are everywhere. Even coming from our ears I’ve heard! If you’re anything like […]
Plummy Passion Pack – July 2013
As you go through your Plummy Passion Pack it’s fun to identify what you are eating! It’s a family tradition in our house to cut one of each type into small chunks and try each type. Each person chooses their favorite! Have fun with your pack!
Whole Wheat Orange and Blueberry Cake with Orange Glaze
Whole Wheat Orange and Blueberry Cake with Orange Glaze PrintWhole Wheat Orange and Blueberry Cake with Orange Glaze Ingredients1/2 C butter 1/4 C Coconut Oil 1 T Orange zest 1 C sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 t […]