I experimented with making jam from frozen strawberries from last fall’s harvest. I was disappointed that the berries were not sweeter so I compensated by adding honey. The jam took longer to set than when I have made jam with sugar, but it did set within 24 hours. It also was less red in appearance,Read More

I like to save the broth from Swiss Steak and use it to make a hardy stew. Sometimes, I refrigerate the broth and follow with stew  a couple of days after I make Swiss Steak. However, I usually freeze the broth and pull it out on a day when I want to throw together aRead More

Green cauliflower, sometimes called broccoflower, is one of my favorite vegetables. It was readily available when we lived in sothern California, but now it is rare to find it in grocery stores, making it a special treat. It has the texture of cauliflower, but is more flavorful. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil2 Tablespoons diced bellRead More

Sunday – Barbecue Steak, Brown and Wild Rice, and Sautéed Green Cauliflower Monday – This will be the last batch of Vegetable Garden Minestrone Soup that I can make with vegetables frozen from last summer’s garden. I will also serve a salad and Gluten Free Crusty Boule Bread. Tuesday – Use leftover steak in SteakRead More

One of my resolutions for this year was to bake more items from scratch. Thanks to Healthy Breads in 5 Minutes a Day, I have been able to keep my resolution. I mix up a batch of dough which makes enough for 4 – 1 pound loves or 3 loaves of bread and 2 pizzas.Read More

The pantry and freezer are looking a little bare. I have to plan carefully because I am out of some of my regular items like any type of white bean to make White Chili or  Vegetable Garden Minestrone Soup (two of our family favorites!). I am also out of pinto beans, tapioca flour and amRead More

Once again I am joining in Food Waste Friday at The Frugal Girl; displaying my weekly food waste. I do not do this to embarrass my kids, though that is definitely a benefit, but to keep me aware of and accountable for our food waste. Reflecting on my waste, helps me learn from my mistakes,Read More

When I decided to participate in the Pantry Challenge, my goals were to only go to the grocery store 3 times in January, allowing myself $50.00 per trip, and only allowing myself to buy dairy, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables when I went. The first week went well; I was a little under budget at $43.64, evenRead More

The Eat From The Pantry Challenge came at the perfect time for me. Bad weather over the last month, has forced me to shop at the Wal-Mart close to our home, instead of driving across town to Trader Joes and Whole Foods Market. I can buy organic fruits and vegetables, as well as, organic milkRead More

I mentioned in an earlier post that I am participating in the Eat from the Pantry Challenge and will be feeding my family from the pantry and freezer for the month of January. My original enthusiasm has turned to a mild panic as I have realized that my pantry and freezer were not as fullRead More