I was fresh out of white and red potatoes, so this beauty donned the breakfast plate this week - cauliflower/pea and dandelion frittata.
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~
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Book ~ Herbal Teas
There have been so many people asking me for tips on teas for bronchitis, coughing, and pneumonia lately. By accident, I found this book (published in 2016).
I just started reading through this book (like I have the time, ha ha!). I borrowed it from the library. There are tea recipes for antispasmodic bronchitis, cough, and more. It's worth a look for those who make teas, tinctures, syrups etc. I learned plantain can be used as an expectorant.
I just started reading through this book (like I have the time, ha ha!). I borrowed it from the library. There are tea recipes for antispasmodic bronchitis, cough, and more. It's worth a look for those who make teas, tinctures, syrups etc. I learned plantain can be used as an expectorant.
Labels:
Books,
Herbal Teas,
Homesteading,
Natural Remedies,
Self Sufficiency
Monday, March 20, 2017
Project Check List
The list is getting shorter.
I completed the green baby blanket. I ran out of yarn at the end, but used some leftover white and pink to edge it. I did not want to buy another skein to finish the edging. I'm not really sure if I like the pink on it, but it's there now.
Labels:
Crafts and Activities,
Crochet Projects,
Motherhood
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Random Tidbits
What's on the breakfast plate lately? I should have just dumped the cowboy candy right on the dandelion scramble.
Lots of vitamin C and other goodness, and loads of hot peppers to free up my nasal passages. Green peppers for more vitamin C, and dandelions for Vitamin A (immune system help), C, the B's, and a lot more. I also added garlic and hot peppers to the scramble.
Instead of freezing rain on Friday, we got snow.
And lots of it.
Labels:
Healthy Eating,
Kids,
Motherhood,
Natural Remedies,
Weather
Friday, March 17, 2017
Honey Oat Pan Rolls ~ From Pile to File
Last Thanksgiving was my first attempt at making homemade rolls by pre-freezing the dough. It was somewhat of a fail.
I decided to experiment with other roll recipes. I made Honey Oat Pan Rolls. A recipe in my pile of "try its." This is a "Taste of Home" recipe that was in my 2014 Country Woman magazine and is available online. The rolls are made with part all-purpose flour, a bit of whole wheat, and oatmeal. Oh, and there is a bit of butter too. I did not use the Einkorn, only because I am waiting on another delivery.
I decided to experiment with other roll recipes. I made Honey Oat Pan Rolls. A recipe in my pile of "try its." This is a "Taste of Home" recipe that was in my 2014 Country Woman magazine and is available online. The rolls are made with part all-purpose flour, a bit of whole wheat, and oatmeal. Oh, and there is a bit of butter too. I did not use the Einkorn, only because I am waiting on another delivery.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Reflections of 2016 (that didn't happen)
Ha! This draft never even made it to the blog. The first year ever to not post a "reflections" post on December 31st. I gave it a title and that was as far as I got.
That's okay. I think we all need a break from my long posts. I can get a bit "windy."
Mama Pea had me hankering for a wild rice/chicken soup, so the first thing I did was pull out my crock pot. I put in lots of garlic. Thanks for that idea by the way.
It's freezing cold here again. Brr! I wanted it to stay cold, and we got more than cold. Everything is frozen stiff. It took me several minutes to don Hubby's old full body carhartt, muck boots, thick gloves, hat, scarf and sunglasses. It was very bright out, but oh so cold. I managed to do all the outdoor stuff at once, including get the mail, and take the dogs out. Funny thing about the dogs. Jesse, the oldest one, loves to eat snow, so getting him back inside was a chore. Even with the temperature so cold.
Today, the wind will be less wicket and hopefully we'll see the temperature rise a bit.
That's okay. I think we all need a break from my long posts. I can get a bit "windy."
Mama Pea had me hankering for a wild rice/chicken soup, so the first thing I did was pull out my crock pot. I put in lots of garlic. Thanks for that idea by the way.
It's freezing cold here again. Brr! I wanted it to stay cold, and we got more than cold. Everything is frozen stiff. It took me several minutes to don Hubby's old full body carhartt, muck boots, thick gloves, hat, scarf and sunglasses. It was very bright out, but oh so cold. I managed to do all the outdoor stuff at once, including get the mail, and take the dogs out. Funny thing about the dogs. Jesse, the oldest one, loves to eat snow, so getting him back inside was a chore. Even with the temperature so cold.
Today, the wind will be less wicket and hopefully we'll see the temperature rise a bit.
Labels:
Breakfast,
Kids,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency,
Weather
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
The Study
Although the room is still in the "works" I have photos to share. The kids are already using it for doing their homework.
I love the saying on this tiny sign. It also ties all the colors of the room together. There is a bit of that country red in the curtain and the matching runner.
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