It had been over twenty years since we drove down the country road at the edge of town. Rows of corn at full height and tasseled out followed the gentle slopes. Red barns flanked by large silos were surrounded by thick groves of hardwood trees, the perfect shelter against the harsh Midwest storms that blew in as fast as they blew out. We were going to see the hobby farm we had lived on when my husband and I moved our small family from CA to Fergus Falls, MN over 30 years earlier. After two ... View the Post
Going Bananas! Perfect RECIPE for muffins or banana bread.
I don't know about your family, but we eat a lot of fruit at our house, especially when we had all six kiddos at home. A LOT! Do the math.. 8 people X 2 fruits a day = 16. Now imagine a week. That's right, 112 pieces a week! I often bought a case of whatever fruit was on sale such as peaches, apples, and even grapes. Because the fruit wasn't handled a half dozen times i.e put from the box onto the shelf, into my cart, onto the conveyer, into a bag, into the cart, into the car....you get the ... View the Post
DIY English muffins you can make at home
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you top it with peanut butter and honey, homemade jam, or a fried egg and a piece of pepper jack cheese, English muffins are a great way start your day off right! Homemade English muffins are easy to make and scrumptious. You can use dough found in your grocery store freezer isle, dough from your bread machine, or mix it up by hand! I have included the recipe. I love adding either cinnamon or fresh ground nutmeg and raisins to my ... View the Post