With Father’s Day approaching, memories of my dad, Charlie Nader, always come to mind. Sociable and hard working (he worked the factory night shift), he still made time to haul us 9 kids and our friends around. My husband, Frank, is like my dad in many ways. Same gregarious attitude and equally as hard working. I credit him with teaching our sons useful “hands on” … Continue reading Grilled Steak for Dad
If I hadn’t needed that particular pie pan, the leak would have gone undiscovered most likely for a while. Instead, we were able to tackle it early on, and that’s where the “silver lining” came through. Now let’s get to the pie. The one I’ve chosen is easy to make and includes strawberry jam. That not only enhances flavor but, along with cornstarch, helps with … Continue reading Fresh Strawberry Pie with Creme Chantilly
Our new neighbors greeted me early this morning as I was hoeing the tomato row in the vegetable garden. The duo ambled to the fence that separates our properties and one word came to mind: gentle. Bristol and Poppy, Highland cows with shaggy coats, are the latest four-footed members of the Humbert family. We are sure enjoying this addition to our landscape. When granddaughters Emerson … Continue reading New 4-Footed Neighbors, Trimming Herbs and Caprese Chicken
It’s interesting that in observing Lent, those of us who are Catholic, remember that this is also the time to give alms – donate to our church community if we can. Here’s some fun recipes that you can make at home and are perfect for Lent. By using some leftovers you can create another, tasty meal, and hopefully give what you save. Check out the … Continue reading Waste Not Want Not and Give Alms
I did not grow up eating much fresh fish. Mostly we had frozen whiting, thawed and fried crisp in mom’s heirloom cast iron skillet, canned salmon made into diner-style patties or what we kids called “tuna wiggle”, baked canned tuna and noodle casserole. During summer, our brother, Charlie, an avid fisherman, would occasionally catch enough bass for mom to stuff and roast. So it wasn’t … Continue reading Perfect Pan Roasted Salmon – Yes, You Can!
No-Knead Gluten-Free Bread If you can’t have dairy or gluten, try this easy No Knead Gluten-Free Bread. This bread is fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. This is what all gluten-free bread dreams are made of. Even if you are not gluten-free. Thanks much to: Author: The Modern Nonna Ingredients Activate The Yeast Dry Ingredients Instructions Continue reading No-Knead Gluten-Free Bread
Filet mignon and red velvet whoopie pies – opposite ends of the spectrum for your special Valentine’s Day celebration. We call them “I love you” foods. Filet mignon is not a steak served often at our house. Quality filets are expensive so making sure a recipe works is a given. I’m sharing a straight-forward method that has you browning the steaks on the stovetop and … Continue reading Filet Mignon and Red Velvet Whoopie Pies for Valentine’s Day
A while back I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and interviewing Rosemary Gladstar, “The Mother of Herbalism”. We were both presenting topics, each about herbs and spices, at Mother Earth Conference in Pennsylvania. Afterwards we chatted about how Rosemary began her herbal healing journey (her grandmother would take Rosemary into the woods to forage wild edibles for food and healing – grandma was a big … Continue reading Fire Cider – Make it Yourself!
I love chatting with Matt Swaim each Thursday morning on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio to talk about Bible foods & herbs. Today, we concentrated on easy casseroles to tote to someone under the weather. Or a family with a new born. Or folks who just need a friendly “hello”. So many instances where the Works of Mercy can be employed! These recipes are … Continue reading Ravioli and Tater Tot Casseroles to Tote
When it comes to substituting ingredients in recipes, there are 2 kinds of cooks. On the one hand, some folks abandon making the recipe altogether. The other, more adventurous cooks, feel confident enough to go ahead and sub what feels sensible to them. I was in that exact situation this morning. I cleaned out the freezer and found a generous pound of ground turkey that … Continue reading Turkey Chili with Red Lentils
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