I have a neighbor (well, lots of neighbors) who makes her own bread everyday. She doesn't buy it at the store. If they are out of bread, she hurries and makes some, instead of running to the store (which is 30 miles away from us anyway so you kinda have to be stocked up on food and such just for living, let alone for disasters). I think she rocks. She plants a massive garden each year and cans all her own veggies. She doesn't buy any canned veggies for her family. She has it all from her garden. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
Cheesy BBQ Chicken and Rice
These come from Kraft Foods. I liked them but I think next time will use pinto beans instead of the black beans. It's just my preference, but you can make them just the way I did. I bet you're thinking, "BBQ Rice?" It's really pretty good. Give it a try...BBQ Chicken and Rice1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked 1 cups Barbecue Sauce 1-1/2 cups water 1 cup canned black beans or pinto beans, drained 1-1/2 … [Read more...]
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Homemade jam is the only jam I can eat. Because once I tasted it, there was no turning back to store bought jam. Ever. Especially when this is so easy to make. Strawberries were on sale for $6 a flat. A flat! So I bought some and made strawberry pancakes, strawberry julius, and strawberry shortcake. And this jam. Three ingredients are all you need for the homemade goodness that is this jam. Anyone can make it. So what are you waiting for? Strawberry Freezer … [Read more...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Today is Mexico's Independence Day and a reason to make all kinds of yummy Mexican goodies. Now, my computer doesn't have access to the internet right now so I am borrowing my brother-in-law's laptop so I can have internet. What would I do without it? My point is that I don't have my pictures on here to share with you so instead I will suggest some awesome recipes with the links for you to check out. Main course: Chimichangas from KraftSide Dish: Refried Beans Supreme from KraftAnd dessert, … [Read more...]