Top 5 Ways to Eat ChocolatePosted by Heather on April 25, 2013
Many of us like to eat chocolate, but being able to actually eat the sweet treat without interruption is difficult at best. In my house, I have to HIDE in order to not have to share. And sharing for my kids generally means, 4/5 for us, and 1/5 for Mom…no, wait, we don’t have enough [...]
How to Make Beef Jerky at homePosted by Heather on March 17, 2013
When I was growing up, my father would spend literally days making his famous beef jerky. He would choose the finest beef roast, marinate it in his special blend of seasonings, slice it paper thin, and stick it a warm oven for 24-36 hours. The smell would waft all through the house, and we could [...]
Swedish MeatballsPosted by Heather on March 3, 2013
My mother was Swedish. My grandmother was Swedish. So, I guess that means that I’m Swedish as well. And, Swedish Meatballs is a staple on our menu plans in this family. Today, I am going to share with you how I make them. SWEDISH MEATBALLS 2 lbs. ground beef 1 cup oatmeal 1 tsp each [...]
Granola ParfaitsPosted by Heather on February 18, 2013
This falls under the category of “why didn’t I think of this before?”. I have a lot of pint sized jars since I do a lot of canning, and this time of year, many of them are empty. So, one day, I was perusing pinterest and saw someone putting salads into a jar, and it [...]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOMPosted by Heather on February 6, 2013
I miss her. More than I ever thought. My mother, my best friend, my rock, passed away on New Year’s Eve 2010. It was sudden, and totally unexpected. I still keep looking at her chair, now a few weeks later, wondering why she isn’t sitting there. She was my best cheerleader, and when I was [...]
The Big DatePosted by Heather on September 21, 2012
It’s time we let her grow up, and “spread her wings” so to speak. I mean, she’s not a little kid anymore, right? We took her out on her first date. A four hour round trip for us, but worth it, I hope. I mean, we all dream of this day, don’t we? Our girl [...]
Rabbit KitsPosted by Heather on September 19, 2012
This has been another challenging week. My daughter decided to breed her French angora rabbits a month ago. We were unsure whether or not it “took”, until the day before her due date when we felt the kits moving around in her belly. It was exciting! I came home from my early morning coffee on [...]
Independence Days ChallengePosted by Heather on May 18, 2012
*This post is linked to High Desert Chronicles IDC* Plant Something: All our garden is in the ground! We planted the tomato plants (15 survived), pepper plants, basil, okra, more green beans, and replanted the spinach Harvest Something: 57 eggs, 6 cups goat milk, and our first spinach harvest!! We wound up with over 12 [...]
My Foodie ConfessionPosted by Heather on May 9, 2012
Ok, I am about to make the ultimate confession that a “foodie” can make. Well, before I do, let’s start with what a “foodie” is. I believe it’s someone who buys as organic as possible, avoids processed foods, cooks all their meals, and only uses traditional fats and oils. So, having said that, I am [...]
Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil-review and GIVEAWAYPosted by Heather on May 4, 2012
I love coconut oil. I would use it on anything, in everything, for everything. From homemade toothpaste and deodorant to cooking, baking, frying, and smoothies. I love the versatility of this traditional oil! It’s light flavor makes it a winner in my house. My favorite place to find high quality coconut oil is Tropical Traditions. [...]
