I grew up with pea soup. My mom always turned the ham bone left over from Easter, into a delicious pot of pea soup. When I got married, I wasn’t home as much to create that wonderful simmering pot of pea soup like my mom did. That’s when I turned to my crock pot. I…
Buying and cooking with a ham can be a very economical choice for a large family. You can squeeze so many meals out of a ham and really stretch your grocery budget. But lots of times, you get tired of just serving slices of ham for dinner so this recipe is GREAT to mix it…
Whether you are new to using a crockpot, aka slow cooker, or a seasoned pro, this recipe is easy to prepare and tastes wonderful! Beginner Crockpot Recipe: Steak Fajitas (Freezer Meal) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 2 hours 30 mins Total time 2 hours 45 mins Whether you are new to…
One of the easiest ways to cut the family food budget is by buying your flour in bulk and making your own bread from scratch. As a busy, homeschooling mom of 7, I have found this super fast, overnight white/whole wheat sandwich bread a real life saver. There is no kneading, only mixing well the…
I was raised in Upstate New York and never, ever tried grits or even heard of them until the Cracker Barrel restaurant came to our area and grits were on the menu. One of you wanted to give me the opportunity to try grits for myself and for my family. This recipe was included in…
After having three home births, I have had many questions about what supplies do you need to have on hand for the birth. I have made a compilation of supplies that were recommended to me from my midwives at different times. I consider most of these the bare minimum and I wouldn’t want to…