If you really want to be prepared for an increased level of self-sufficiency, you need to consider both open pollinated seeds and sour dough starter. Open pollinated seeds mean you will have the option of saving your own seeds for future gardens and won’t be as subject to price increases or things being out of […]
What About Sauerkraut That Ferments Until There is Basically No Brine Left
What is the best time of year to make sauerkraut? Technically, that depends on when you have fresh cabbage available. This might be from your garden or it might be from the market. But another thing to consider is what else is going on in your life? Like, maybe, Christmas, New Year’s, and traveling. If […]
Not Quite Ravioli Cheese Noodle Casserole
Inside out ravioli? My husband really likes my homemade spaghetti. It is kind of ironic that I seem to make it well, since I’m not that fond of tomato based dinners. However, add some cheese ravioli and I’m very happy. I do make my spaghetti sauce with my home grown and home canned tomatoes. I […]
Christmas Cardamom Waffles for a Crowd
Why cardamom waffles? Have you ever had to scramble for your favorite waffle recipe the day before Christmas? Then wonder how the chemistry of it will be affected when you multiple it by five? That’s what I did this last Christmas, because there was a high demand for those cardamom waffles. Before this recipe, I […]
Low-Stress Classic Chicken Alfredo Sauce
Where the Classic Chicken Afredo Sauce recipe came from I got this basic recipe for Chicken Alfredo Sauce many years ago from a professional chef after he had fixed it for us when we were dinner guests at his home. My husband asked if I could get the recipe. The chef said he always fixed […]