Category Archives: recipies

“The New American Herbal” by Stephen Orr, book review

“The New American Herbal” by Stephen Orr, book review This book is a gorgeous collection of all the information you could ever want about herbs and spices. Each herb is detailed with info about history, use and pictures. In addition, … Continue reading

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“Moosewood Cookbook” 40th anniversary edition, book review

“Moosewood Cookbook” 40th Anniversary edition, book review Moosewood started as a place of gathering, cooking and eating. Locals came to bring local produce and cook for others. And as its popularity grew, patrons began to ask for the recipes. So … Continue reading

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Beef Stroganff- recipe for a cold winter day

My mother-in-law was a wonderful cook and baker. This is one of the recipes she included in a hand written recipe book she (and my mother) made for me as a wedding gift. It is so easy and yummy, especially … Continue reading

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Fall baking day and pumpkin bread recipe

Fall is almost here.  Well, maybe it is just beginning to not feel so incredibly like hot summer.  It is a rare day with little on the calendar, so I decided to do a bit of baking today.  I was … Continue reading

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Chai Banana Bread- recipe

Chai Banana Bread Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup masked ripe banana (about 3) 8 oz yogurt, plain or vanilla 5 T butter, melted 2 eggs 1/2 c granulated sugar 1/2 c brown sugar 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 t baking … Continue reading

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Hummus- the thrifty approach- recipe

Hummus is a protein packed snack and is yummy too.  But it can be a bit pricey to purchase regularly, so we make our own.  And my starting with dry garbonzo beans or chick peas, it is even cheaper. Start with … Continue reading

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Chocolate oatmeal cookies- recipe

Want to make a sweet treat for your friends and family from your pantry?  Here is one of the recipes I made last week, yummy. Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup brown … Continue reading

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Home made carmel corn- recipe

Fall is here!  And with cooler temps I feel like staying in the kitchen rather than just passing through to somewhere cooler.  Here is what I am baking this afternoon: Carmel Corn 15 cups popped popcorn (3 bags microwave popcorn) … Continue reading

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Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage- recipe

We attended the TN Co-op’s Beef Bonanza at the Miller Coliseum this week.  It was so well organized.  There were venders from all over the country with information on all things beef production related from feed to fences, equipment to mineral supplements.  There … Continue reading

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Gingerbread recipe

Now that the drastic heat of summer is gone I am in the mood to spend time in the kitchen baking again.  Yesterday I made banana bread to use up those pitiful bananas that had survived the week without being … Continue reading

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