You’ve likely never heard of Blackberry Winter, so I thought I would share a bit of weather lore today: the past couple of days have been bitterly cold here in early May in the southern Appalachian mountains. So cold that…
These baked Ham and Swiss Pinwheels are pure home-baked goodness. Savory ham and melty Swiss cheese with the flavors of mustard and brown sugar, all baked into a tender, golden-brown spiral-shaped roll. Total from-scratch comfort food, that your family will…
This recipe for Huevos Rancheros is my own take on the classic Mexican breakfast recipe. It’s delicious and filling, and so easy to make. With just a few simple, staple ingredients, you can whip this up in almost no time.…
Every year when my new seed catalogs start arriving, typically sometime in January, I begin browsing them and circling all of the new seed varieties I’d like to order. But with so many new and interesting choices, I can get…
Here is a back-to-basics recipe for Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas. Not only are these tortillas simple to prepare, but they are made with just a few ingredients, and my family actually thinks they taste even better than store-bought flour tortillas.…
I’ve recently received a number of emails asking about food storage and also about ideas for pantry recipes. Whether it’s to save some money, or in case of emergency, many of us (understandably) have food preparedness on our minds these…
For me, the arrival of fresh asparagus is a sure sign of spring – almost as much as the bright yellow daffodils popping up, or the new buds appearing on the trees. Of course, fresh asparagus is readily available year-round…
This Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing recipe features fresh spinach and a flavorful tangy hot bacon dressing. Add in some thinly sliced onions and a few hard-boiled eggs to round it out for a tasty light supper, or a…
Today, when it comes to the tasks of buying and preparing food and running our kitchens, we definitely enjoy a great many more conveniences than our grandmothers and great-grandmothers ever did. Things that we take for granted today, like 24-hour-a-day…
Thai-style Chicken Peanut Noodles is a flavorful, restaurant-style meal that features fresh vegetables, tender bites of chicken, and noodles in a tangy peanut sauce. It’s a healthy and filling meal for when you want a takeout-style meal without actually having…
