Are you enjoying this series as much as I am? Week after week I'm more and more amazed at what these common household products can do. There are just so many uses that I never imaged, it makes me miss my grandma's household tips journal that much more. Why wasn't I ever taught all of these … [Read more...]
Knowing Your Microwave
Microwaves have been around for a long time and it still baffles me that most people only use them for re-heating leftovers, popping pop corn or for defrosting. The microwave can do so much more! You can cook meats, bake cakes, make candy, hard boil eggs the list is endless. However before you can … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Beef Stew Using Leftovers
Simple Homemade Beef Stew Using Leftovers 3 cups beef broth1 bay leaf1-1 1/2 leftover roast beef (cubed)1 pound leftover carrots (sliced)4 leftover medium potatoes (cubed)1 small onion (diced)2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Tender Eye of Round Roast
Pressure Cooker Tender Eye of Round Roast Also work for London Broil kosher salt3-4 pound eye of round roast2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon thyme1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon savory1-2 cups beef stockbaking soda1.5 pound baby carrots6 … [Read more...]
It’s All Up to You!
It's funny how we can write a post and completely forget about it. About a year and a half ago I wrote my About Me page. I wrote it, then posted it and I haven't viewed it since. Yesterday, out of the blue, two wonderful and encouraging women read the post and left the nicest comments. Before I … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #8
Thank you everyone who participated in last weeks party. I had so much fun visiting everyone's links and was inspired by so many. If you didn't get a chance to check out last weeks party you missed a lot of really creative projects. Please stop by and congratulate Virginia, her Chair … [Read more...]
10 Surprising Uses for Witch Hazel
Last week when my family and I were coming up with the various tips that my grandma used for Vick's VapoRub, one of my Aunt's had mentioned Witch Hazel. I had never heard of it before but it sure sparked a lot of memories for my family. After a little research on my part, I discovered that Witch … [Read more...]
Simple No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Last night for our Valentine's dinner I made Cherry Cheesecake for dessert. I pulled our Valentines menu together at the last minute so I had to do a dessert that was quick and easy. This is one of my go-to dessert recipes because it's so easy and is oh so yummy. Last night I made the basic … [Read more...]