Friday, the temperatures got up into the 40's and my chickens were so happy to be outside again.
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~
Monday, March 10, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Homesteading Tidbits ~ Ramble of Sorts
Started working on the family history project, and questions were sent out to Aunts and Uncles and parents (like I need another project, right?).
You may need to grab of cup of coffee or tea to read this. I didn't intend for it to be so long, but I may not be online this weekend.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Ginger Bars ~ National Craft Month ~ Leftover Ham
From Pile.....
. . .to File - Extreme Clean.
I pulled another magazine page from my hoarded pile of recipes, and made Woman's Day magazine's Ginger Bars (Sept. 2010, just Google the recipe and you'll find the site). I'll admit, I had my doubts about this recipe.
We are still experiencing cold temperatures, so baking in the kitchen just helps heat this place up a bit. Speaking of heat, Hubby installed the new auger on the pellet stove last night and we fired it up. It is so nice to have heat again.
Labels:
Cleaning and Organizing,
Eggs,
Extreme Clean,
Ginger,
Holidays,
Leftover Ham,
Motherhood,
Recipes
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Discombobulated
Have
you ever felt discombobulated when your routine is abruptly changed? I do. It throws off my thinking, activities or chores, for the entire
day. It forces me to be a different "me" for the day. It forces me to be more creative.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Another Recipe from Pile to File ~ Saucy Salmon ~ Winter Woes
I tried yet another recipe from my hoarded pile. I did adjust it a teensy bit, and although green onion gives a dish color, I opted for shallots.
It's not really called "Saucy" but it did make a lot of sauce, so I think I could cut back on the sour cream next time. I am lucky to be able to find organic butter, sour cream and cottage cheese at our local grocer. I also had organic whole wheat rotini noodles on hand for this recipe. The family fought over leftovers, they liked it that much.
It's not really called "Saucy" but it did make a lot of sauce, so I think I could cut back on the sour cream next time. I am lucky to be able to find organic butter, sour cream and cottage cheese at our local grocer. I also had organic whole wheat rotini noodles on hand for this recipe. The family fought over leftovers, they liked it that much.
Labels:
Family,
Healthy Eating,
Meat Chickens,
Recipes,
Salmon,
Salmon Romanoff,
Self Sufficiency
Monday, March 3, 2014
Pretend Snow Day ~ Homesteading Tidbits
The snow did not arrive as the forecast predicted. The wind came with a small bit of it, and that was it. I had Saturday night and Sunday to do whatever I felt like - no demands, no errands, no schedule, pretending I had a few snow days. This morning we have a -9° wind chill. The bitter cold has moved back in on us.
Grab of cup of coffee or tea. It's a long Monday morning ramble. . .
Saturday, March 1, 2014
From Pile to File ~ Spring Prep
Do you have pickles in your pantry? Do you grow green onions or chives in your herb garden?
If you do, you may enjoy using them for this new recipe we tried. I've been talking about increasing our salmon, and clearing out my hoarded pile of recipes, so here is another adapted recipe that we are keeping.
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