Previously I wrote about in-season fruits during the summer. I've finally gotten around to putting together an infographic that covers in-season veggies for summertime. Sorry it took me so long, somehow I forgot I was supposed to do this. Like it says on the masthead, I'm living the Hectic Life. It's not an excuse, it's just a fact! Vegetables tend to ship and store a bit … [Read more...]
📣My Favorite Kitchen Blogs – Second Edition
Bake or Break Jennifer has some of the most amazing recipes and her photography makes everything look mouth-watering. I love taking one of her recipes and astounding my family. They still think I can't bake...but with help from this website I've got them fooled. At least a little! The Bewitchin Kitchen Everytime I drop in at Randa's site, I find another ten things … [Read more...]
❗️3TIL – Freezing Corn
Around here, Gaeddert Farms Sweet Corn stands are everywhere. The stands first open the beginning of July, and every year I swear that I’m going to be a regular customer and buy loads of corn while the prices are low and the ears are plentiful. I start out going great guns with the plan to put up tons of corn for use later in the year. Then, every year life happens and it’s … [Read more...]
📖Better Homes and Gardens: New Cook Book
New and Improved. Those words go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly. Bert & Ernie. Green Eggs & Ham. They're usually treated as a package, with anything that’s new automatically considered as improved. Unfortunately, the Better Homes & Gardens: New Cook Book, 16th Edition, is definitely new, but in my opinion not really improved.Well, that’s not … [Read more...]
10 Summer Sides
During the summertime I sometimes struggle to come up with interesting side dishes for all the amazing entrees that I want to cook. So as much for your benefit as for myself, here are ten of my favorite summer side dishes! Go ahead and make each of them and let me know what you think! I'm betting your family will love the majority of them. And while you're at it, make it … [Read more...]