Category: Lifestyle

Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread

Brown bananas and zucchini you have left over from you garden? What do you do with them?! How about a loaf of moist chocolatey delicious bread for your taste buds?!

In a large bowl, whisk together the banana, sugar, eggs and oil. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cacao powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet until they are just combined. Fold in the zucchini and pour mixture into your baking pan. Top with pumpkin seeds.

November 8, 2022
Joyful Summer Squash Fritters

Shred summer squash and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the 1/8 t. of salt and mix. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Squeeze out water from squash with your hands. Doesn’t have to be completely dry, btw.

September 2, 2022
Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne with Beans

I like to start this recipe the night before and get everything in the crockpot and ready to go. Then I store it in the refrigerator. Then in the morning, I set it to low and let the chili slow cook all day. If you are in hurry you can omit stew meat & make […]

June 14, 2022
EASY Budget BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This is the easiest budget-friendly pulled pork recipe I have ever come across. Ingredients 1 (14 oz) can of beef broth 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional) 3 pounds of boneless country pork ribs 1 (18 oz) bottle of barbeque sauce 12 Hamburger buns Sliced cheese (optional) Coleslaw (optional) Directions Step 1 Pour a can of […]

June 14, 2022
Depression Era -Hoover Stew

Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the box.

While the pasta cooks, slice the hot dogs into thin “coins.”

Open cans of tomatoes and corn or beans, but do not drain.
Combine the contents of the cans and the hot dog slices in a large pot, and bring to a simmer
Break up the tomatoes into small chunks as the mixture heats.
Drain the macaroni when it is barely al dente. Reserve the cooking water to add to the stew, if needed.
Add the macaroni, and continue simmering until all of the ingredients are thoroughly heated and the hot dogs are cooked

June 8, 2022
Mulligan Stew aka Hobo Stew Recipe

Like many recipes, the naming origins of Mulligan Stew are a bit murky. Mulligan stew is defined as “a stew made from whatever ingredients are available” and its first-known use dates to 1894. It’s essentially a combination of meat, potatoes, and vegetables, in any and all combinations. That means there’s a ton of variety in […]

June 3, 2022
WWII Navy Bean Soup Recipe

The small, white, and economical Pea Bean or Haricot provided a very filling, and nutritious protein during times of food rationing. Over time the pea beans also came to be widely known as Navy Beans because they were such a staple in the U.S. Naval diet during the second half of the 19th Century. The Navy’s original soup was called Bean Soup and this soup was served regularly to Navy members during World War II. Their original recipe called for the use of ham stock instead of chicken broth

June 3, 2022
Hamburger Soup Recipe

I grew up in a big family with three brothers, so my mother was always trying to stretch a buck when it came to meal planning. Our family did a lot of camping, so making a dish that we all actually liked and would eat for more than one meal was a challenge. We all […]

June 3, 2022
Asparagus Road Trip!

Roadside foraging can be fun while driving to Eastern Washington! Take a look on the side of the road where alfalfa grows and you may find a wild tasty treat!

May 12, 2022
Brussels Sprout Slaw Recipe

here are a lot of us out there who love brussels sprouts. There are also a lot of those who wrinkle their noses at the mere mention of this cruciferous powerhouse!
Love ’em or not so much, they are here to stay. Not only do they find their way onto professional and home chef’s tables, but they are good for you!
Rich in antioxidants, they are also high in vitamins K and C and are a good source of fiber which promotes regularity and a healthy gut biome.

Roasting brussels sprouts over steaming or boiling is one of my favorite ways to eat them. The outer leaves get a little crispy and caramelized which upgrades
their flavor spectrum. Another way is to slice them thinly on a mandolin and make a slaw. They have a bold flavor, so creating a slaw with ingredients that compliment or
offset the bitterness of the brussels sprout is key. I’ve provided a recipe below that tastes pretty great. It’s a little sweet and tangy with lots of flavors that meld and bring the salad together.

November 19, 2021