This morning I visited a local farm stand and got inspired. I knew I was going to make chicken breast for lunch (our new main meal!) but wasn’t sure how. Enter said farm stand. I went looking for fresh tomatoes. I was a bit shocked by the price of $4 per pound. That’s a bitContinue reading “What Nationality Is Your Chicken?”
Category Archives: comfort food
Oh, I Can Have This? Refined Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
Hello, faithful readers! I meant to have a post for you yesterday, but life got in the way, as it tends to do, and I failed to post. So, now you’re in a for a real treat! We have started eating our main meal at lunchtime these days (and we have yet to settle onContinue reading “Oh, I Can Have This? Refined Sugar Free BBQ Sauce”
The Remains of the Freezer Recipe – Beef Stew
Hello, my beautiful followers! Thank you for taking this journey with me. I haven’t posted a recipe in a while, and thought I’d share what’s been going on in our little piece of the world! I have discovered that I do not like to run low on food…like ever. This led to stockpiles of ingredientsContinue reading “The Remains of the Freezer Recipe – Beef Stew”
Whathe Chicken Tortilla Soup?
So, Child #4 is sick. Child #3 is also sick. Child #2 is trying desperately trying to not catch this cold, as am I. Solution? Chicken soup! However, I do not like chicken soup! This is a personal issue. I believe it comes from growing up with my dad who absolutely detested anything fowl. YouContinue reading “Whathe Chicken Tortilla Soup?”
What Do We Eat for Lent?
As a Roman Catholic, we have a close relationship with Jesus through Lent. Our sacrifices help to bring us closer to Our Lord. So, what do we eat? Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, actually yesterday! So…lunch and dinner. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday we, after the age of 18, are supposed to fast. I,Continue reading “What Do We Eat for Lent?”
Valentine’s Day and My Absence
This time of year sort of depresses me. Usually it’s gloomy out, and the fact that my valentines are my kiddos only. 😔. I’ve been struggling lately with all of that. It’s not that I am not completely grateful for everything that I have and everyone that is in my life. It’s just hard knowingContinue reading “Valentine’s Day and My Absence”
A Burger Upgrade
This evening I was making some burgers for dinner. What can I say, I found three packages for clearance 50% off, so one for dinner, and two into the freezer for another two meals. Score! Anyway, I had this idea to take a package of our favorite cheddar garlic biscuits and make them into hamburgerContinue reading “A Burger Upgrade”
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
God is so good! We are in our new home for just over two weeks now and have made great progress in setting up house. The kids have their beds. I have my sofa. The TV is in (a must with teenagers!) There’s a turkey in the fridge, just waiting to be buttered and slidContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!!!”
What Have I Been Cooking Lately?
I am so excited to have my own kitchen again and as we come down the homestretch to Thanksgiving and the whole holiday season, I am thoroughly enjoying it! The above dish was one I tried out yesterday. You can see one of my red potato wedges peeking out of the cabbage, onion, and garlicContinue reading “What Have I Been Cooking Lately?”
Potato, Cheese, & Chives, Oh My!
In the shelter where we are living, there is a garden. It blesses us with many wonderful vegetables and fruits! Last night, I tried out a new recipe and fell in love! We’ve all heard of comfort food, right? Those delectable, savory dishes that make one feel like the recipient of a big, warm hug.Continue reading “Potato, Cheese, & Chives, Oh My!”
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