To say school lunches in America are a horror show. I am talking about Rob Zombie level here. I am going to include two articles below on this issue. I will also include some easy fixes that may not require a microwave as some schools don’t have them. First, let’s look at the articles. This …
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Pre-Winter Inventory
It’s done! I have been working Summer on this inventory. And it’s finally done. The only things we need is Thai Long Grain Jasmine Rice, oatmeal, instant mashed potatoes and bread flour. Bread is gettjng crazy expensive. The cheapest loaf at Kroger is $1.09. It’s gone from $.98 to $1.09. No! Walmart’s cheapest bread is …
Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe | Allrecipes
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/238423/dads-creamy-cucumber-salad/ I made a version of this salad today. Below are my substitutions I made. The recipe calls for two cucumbers. I had a small box of baby cucumbers. I added carrots sliced with a Julienne device. I will be sharing this with y’all soon. I used an onion because I have them and they …
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Fall Cooking
Who out there is ready for Fall? After a long Summer, I am ready for Fall. In this quick post we’re going tske a peak at Fall flavors. The ones the I look forward to. Pumkin Pie Spice (and Apple). This is a combination spices that screams Fall is here. Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom. …
Harvest Season Begins
https://thefreerangelife.com/foods-water-bath-canner/ Alright y’all harvest season starts toward the middle to the end of this month. So for the next few Wednesdays exploring the possibilities. I hope y’all have a happy and great harvest. Let’s look at some traditional ways of preserving. Canning is a popular method. There are so many flavors and directions one can …
Copycat Pad Thai
https://www.recipetineats.com/shrimp-prawn-pad-thai-spice-i-am-restaurant-easy-homestyle/ I love finding copycat recipes. Recipes that come from my favorite dishes to eat out I can make at home. Oh yeah! Our girl Nagi nailed it. Not only did she nail a great recipe but she recoomends the cookbook from the owner of Spice I Am. That’s also the name of the cookbook. …
Winterize Your Grill
https://www.thekimsixfix.com/2016/10/how-to-clean-and-winterize-gas-grill.html?m=1 It’s time to winterize your grill. Yep! Summer has come and gone. I certainly hope y’all were able to put sone grilled meats up for the winter in your freezer. If do it’s going to be awsome to pull out a rack of ribs you grilled up over the summer so you could enjoy …
Brazilian Kabobs
https://carlsbadcravings.com/brazilian-steak-kabobs-with-potatoes-peppers/ We are one day away from time to put the grills away for the Northern winter. So one last cookout and let’s leave an impression. The kind of meal that will leave your guests drooling all winter. I have the Brazilian Steakhouse seasoning in this post above and OMG is it good. It’s awesome… …
Piri Piri Chicken Potato Skewers
https://hostthetoast.com/piri-piri-chicken-potato-skewers/ This is going to be a short post. Here’s why, these skewers (or kabobs) have such bright and bold flavors that they don’t need any description. Piri Piri sauce hails from Africa. It’s intense spice. Which is why it was named twice! What to serve with it? Given the bold spicy flavors, the sudes …
Romesco Sauce
https://www.thekitchn.com/easy-romesco-sauce-recipe-23027442 Here is a wonderful sauce for everything that is used in Spain. They use it as a dipping sauce and as a condiment for meat or seafood. It couldn’t be easier. Put your ingredients in a processor and buzz till mixed. How to use it? This sauce can be used with grilled meat (which …
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