Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Adopted Motto
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Friday, December 22, 2023
Crockpot Creamed Corn
Friday, January 27, 2023
Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning ~ New Snack and other Ramblings
I make this smaller batch recipe of homemade everything bagel seasoning, but you can increase it for larger spice jars. There are many recipes online for this seasoning.
I use 1 tsp of each of the following:
-dried minced garlic (I make mine homemade)
-dried minced onion (again you can make this in a dehydrator)
-sesame seeds
-poppy seeds
(all organic)
I like to spread cream cheese on snack sized bell peppers, sprinkle the seasoning and sometimes add a few pieces of turkey pepperoni/cooked bacon or other choice of meat on top. I gave my husband one the other day, and he is in love with this snack idea. He put his nose up when I mentioned organic cream cheese, but he loves it. The seasoning is the ticket for flavor. So good. I cannot wait for a fresh garden bell pepper this summer.
My husband loves it so much, that he asked for his own seasoning shaker to take to work. You could top these with cooked bacon pieces, turkey pepperoni, or other choice of meat as well.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Snow Update ~ Crochet Embellished Mini Heart Paper Clips ~ Cabbage Stew and Baked Bread (using dehydrator to raise dough)
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Sunrise ~ This and That
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Baking Donuts and Tidbits
The results? Well, they were good and dense. However, I felt the recipe I tried, lacked in flavor. I'd add more cinnamon and nutmeg to it. They were very easy to make, and I'd consider trying other recipes, just for kicks This recipe used a small amount of butter, and I used half whole wheat flour.
It's something "fun" for a gathering, or when you need individual servings and don't want to bake bread and slice it.
(Recipe is online with Kitchen Addiction)
I sat down yesterday and wrote a letter to my only living Aunt. I realized I have not been in touch with her. I am glad I kept stationary now. Although it's much quicker to type a letter, I do love the ol' pen and paper.
The weather is beautiful, but it appears rain is possible towards the weekend. I don't have much to pull from the garden. The rest is in grow bags.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Rain and Wind ~ Dutch Oven Chili Adjusted ~
We are getting hit with a ton of rain and wind. Flooding is happening in some areas. The temperature has really dipped too. We woke up to 48 degrees this morning.
I went scrambling for my chili recipe and could not find it. I think I have too many tab options in my recipe box ha ha!
I found it in the "camping" recipes, but I adjust it to make on the stove and in the crock pot.
I basically cook the bacon and ground beef first on the stove top (or oven). Then put all remaining ingredients in the crock pot. I add jalapeno for some heat too.
I'm putting the recipe here, but if you want to make it over a campfire, you'll need a dutch oven and hot coals.
Dutch Oven Chili
1/2 lb. bacon, organic
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Tidbits
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Progress on Hallway and other Tidbits
We have started ripping out the carpet in the hallway. We started on the lower level due to the baseboard heater. However, once the carpet was out, we realized the builders put the heater flush with cement, so we'll have to do some cutting that we didn't expect (of the flooring). Also the tack boards were installed with nails into the cement, so it took a hours to pull them all out. King says "Hello."
So far it's been 3 trips to Home Depot. I know there will be another one, but this morning we will be cutting and splitting wood first. Then it's back to the hallway if we have time.
We will be replacing the blinds in both large hallway windows as well, so I must add that to my list or it'll be yet another trip to town. The blinds are broken (just old).
There was a request for the recipe for Hot Pepper Mustard Sauce. Here is the recipe link. I was given this recipe by a family friend's mother who has since passed. It truly is a good recipe to have. Makes cooking so simple and delicious. I have left half the seeds in for a spicier sauce and left them out for a mild sauce.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Tuesday Tidbits
Yesterday morning I piddle-dinked away on the procrastination station (computer). I picked out some new recipes to try, printed out a crochet pattern, and after 15 attempts to get the wood stove fired back up, I finally went out to the barn to retrieve cut barn wood boards for kindling.
Although I said yesterday that I'd take the day slow, I decided to wash bedding, remake the bed. Boy oh boy, was Tiger mad at me - kept meowing until the bed was remade (ha ha ha!).
It'll be the first year my husband and I won't exchange gifts. We would like to buy ourselves a new TV (if the price is right). We are gifting the girls that are living here, and one has a birthday just before Christmas. No gift card buying either. I'm afraid I'd get them for each, and the business could close from another shutdown (local winery, brewery, gift shops etc).
My dehydrated onions came in handy yesterday for dinner prep. I didn't want to cut a fresh onion for only 3 Tbsp. Here is how I made them (BBQ Turkey Cutlets)
6 turkey breast cutlets
Mix:
1/4 cup organic sorghum molasses
1/4 cup Bragg's organic apple cider vinegar
1 - 4 oz. home canned ketchup
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt (see note below)
3 Tbsp rehydrated, dehydrated diced onion, drained
2 Tbsp. organic light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. organic black pepper
Place cutlets in a crock pot, pour mixture over and cook on low for 4 hours. I served ours with organic wild rice, but you could use any rice or even quinoa.
Note - Garlic salt: Mix 1 Tbsp. homemade garlic powder with 3 Tbsp. salt. Store in a spice jar.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Random Tidbits
Collards don't look good, but there is hope for the chard. Have no idea on the root veggies yet. The turnips I did pull were small.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Fair Food Craze ~ Homemade Sopaipillas
The next day, the town announced that fair food vendors will be set up this weekend at the fair grounds for selling food. I am sure that will end up a crowd too.
I decided to do a fair food night at home. I made homemade corn dogs with real beef dogs and homemade batter.
We also made hand cut fries to go with them, but that's not all. I started us out with a batch of homemade sopaipillas, an old, old high school recipe from Spanish class. We used to make them and sell them at lunch at school to raise money for our Spanish class. They are like mini elephant ears you'd get at the fair. Just for the update, all the fairs have canceled their fair this year.