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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Homemade Clam and Veggie Chowder
Cool weather is the perfect time for a steamy bowl of rich clam chowder! But, the truth is, I love chowders even if it is hot outside!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Magical Moments!
On the back of our 3 acres we have quite a forest of desert broom that is just coming into bloom.
Busy Yard-work Week
One of the great things about living in central Arizona is that you can have beautiful flowers growing 12 months of the year!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
DIY ~ Lemon Pepper Dry Rub
Award winning grillers know, if you want spicy depth of flavor when you barbecue ~ Rub it in! Rub it in!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
The Worst Job in the House!
What job in the house makes you cringe when you think about taking it on?
Friday, October 12, 2012
Small Batch ~ Pear Butter
I purchased a couple pears to make a pear tart, but the pears over-ripened before I had a chance to make my tart. In the past, they would have been tossed out, but I peeled one and the inside was still perfect. I chopped them up, added a little of this, a little of that . . . simmered awhile, and I have, not quite a cup, of very tasty Pear Butter!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Pretzel Rolls ~ for the Ultimate Burger
There has never been a bun created that can handle a juicy burger, even my homemade ones fall apart . . . that is until I discovered this incredible recipe . . . soft, delicate crumb on the inside . . . golden, chewy and salty on the outside!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Pumpkin Puddin' Cake
Who doesn't love a pudding cake? Walk through the bakery section of your local grocery store, and you'll see whole pudding cakes in assorted flavors and for those watching their weight . . . they'll even sell you one-half of a pudding cake! They do look tempting! But, as we all know, nothing beats a homemade pudding cake! I have a moist, sweetly spiced, Pumpkin Pudding Cake recipe you're gonna love, and come back to, over and over again!
Monday, October 8, 2012
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
We are finally in the low 90's an have had the central air conditioning off for 3 whole days! Finally time to decorate for Fall and bake up some Pumpkin Spice Muffins!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Crock Pot Pork Shoulder
I used to cook all my larger roasts in the pressure cooker until I read Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. It appears the jury is still out about what heat under pressure actually does to foods. So, I've decided when I have the time, I will use the Crock Pot, in lieu of my pressure cooker.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Making a Feast out of Nothing . . . Turkey a la King!
This week I bought a fresh turkey breast at Sprouts on a manager's special. This particular turkey had a piece of the backbone still attached. Such an innocuous bit of turkey, most would have thrown it out!