What a fun idea, a Teapot Planter for your flowers! Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof found this old teapot in her Pap's toolshed, he had been using it to store nuts and bolts. Clever Jenna scooped it up and found beautiful way to remind her of her Pap. That's how Jenna is though, always coming up with … [Read more...]
Fried Green Tomatoes – w/Thyme Dip
Fried Green Tomatoes - a simple, southern delicacy made from unripe tomatoes, dredged in a flour mixture and fried. The slight sour flavor of the tomatoes works great with crunchy coating. Okay, I confess, I cheated. My intentions were good though. I went to the farmer's market to pick up … [Read more...]
All about Quinoa plus Some Delicious Recipes
Quinoa - It has a bit of a nutty flavor and the texture is kind of creamy, yet crunchy, it's similar in taste and texture to brown rice. It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes. Picture by: The New York Times Are you familiar with Quinoa? When I first read … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #25
This weeks feature is some "Fried Oklahoma Pickles" from Valerie at Cottage Making Mommy. I love pickles, we always have a huge variety stocked in the refrigerator. I use them for just about everything, as a snack, a side dish, in recipes, on burgers, but I can't say I've ever had them fried. I also … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #24
This week's feature is Snickerdoodle Bread, doesn't it sound yummy? Cathy, from A Peek into My Paradise, shared this recipe at last weeks party and had a record number of views. If you haven't had an opportunity to check out her blog, I highly recommend that you do. Cathy does a little bit of … [Read more...]
Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pie
Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pie 1 tablespoon olive oil3 sweet onions (sliced)1/2 teaspoon salt6 boneless chicken thighs (cubed)8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (sliced)3/4 cup chicken stock1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 9- inch pie crust Preheat oven to 425°F.In a large oven-safe … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Tenderloin Chops
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Boneless Pork Chops 2 1/2 pork chops (boneless)1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup chicken stock2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Mix together sugar, paprika, salt and garlic powder. … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks – a fun guide for kids (and us)
Schools over, let the fun begin! For weeks I've been preparing a list of things to do with the kids: activities, trips, social events, all in an effort to keep them away from the TV and video games. After only one week of summer vacation I began finding a major flaw in my diabolical plan. There was … [Read more...]