Recipes
Today, my oldest grandkiddos helped me make Scotcharoos. These treats combine the wonderful tastes of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. Scotcharoos are a family favorite and so easy to make. I’ll share our adventures here with photos until we work out the logistics of the YouTube channel the kids want me to start. Nora measured …
It has always surprised me when people are impressed that I make homemade soup. Homemade soups are so easy. Ingredients often include items you already have on hand or leftovers from previous meals. No, this is not the gross “end of the week soup” served in the college cafeteria. Homemade soups are hearty and nutritious. …
Some of my best memories are canning with my grandma, mom and aunt when I was young. My grandpa, uncle and dad also helped out by running the canners on a separate stove so production was constant. I also fondly remember canning with my mom and my own sons when they were young. This past …
I love summer and harvest season. In the Pacific Northwest, we have an amazing variety of fruits and vegetables available to preserve through canning, freezing, and dehydrating. Right now, peaches are in season. We picked up two boxes (20 pounds each) on our way home from the eastern side of the state last week. I …
I feel like summer has finally arrived. It’s always a little late here in the Pacific Northwest. The rain has stopped and we have sunshine. The fans blow cool air through the house in the morning to help keep out the heat. I love the sunshine but I don’t love heating up the kitchen and …
I love having tea parties with my grand-girlies, and I enjoy having a tea luncheon with my friends. After all, only age separates the two wonderful circles in my life. Little girls and girls of a more interesting age all enjoy getting together for fun, food, and fellowship! This past week, I prepared lunch for …
