Archive for the ‘Kitchen’ Category

Strawberry

Our strawberries are coming on big time! Bob will be picking this afternoon. I will be making strawberry short cake for dinner. (with  real whipped cream–Yum!)

June 17, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

Read Labels

When you shop for food, read the labels. My basic rule “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it”.

May 10, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Green Things and an Egg

Baby green things, (kale, mustard greens, Swiss chard, gourmet greens) grown under  grow lights with an avocado and a chopped up hard boiled egg makes a great lunch. It works for me!

May 2, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Chicken Soup

I want to be in the garden but I am not. Rain rules this week. The solution is to make a big pot of chicken soup and invite a few friends for lunch.

April 29, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Egg Salad

I had forgotten how good an old fashioned Egg Salad sandwich can be.  Hard boil a dozen eggs, add a can of tuna and chopped up dill pickles, celery, and onions. Season with mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, salt and black pepper.  My chickens are over achievers and the eggs are super abundant. This is one solution […]

April 25, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

How to fix Kale

Steam one bunch of  chopped  Kale,  for about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, saute 3 cloves of chopped garlic  in two tablespoons of coconut oil. Add 2 Tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar and stir. Add 1teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Toss the garlic mixture on top of the Kale after it is done steaming. (you can […]

April 1, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

Just for Fun

Today, I am baking a Pecan pie. There is no special occasion. It is a “just for fun” pie! Sure smells good in my kitchen.

March 26, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Yum!

Grilled Lamb chops, marinated in Rosemary, garlic, and red wine , are a beautiful thing!

March 24, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Comfort Food

I am making “comfort food” for dinner tonight. Chicken soup with big Amish egg noodles is the main course. A green salad with  organic veggies and home made whole wheat bread will be served. My chickens are laying well, so it is Flan for dessert, with maple syrup for a topping.  My kitchen smells good. […]

March 11, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Berkey Water Filter

Owning a Berkey Water Filter is a good idea, especially this time of the year when weather is unpredictable. In an emergency, folks can do with out food for a while. They do not last long without clean water.  We have used and loved our Berkey for years. Sure beats buying bottled water at the […]

March 8, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen