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Using up those fresh tomatoes — Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Garlic & Basil

Oct 5, 2009 | Featured, Food

There are many things you can do with fresh tomatoes from your garden. One of my favorites is just slapping a little mayo on two slices of bread and then throwing a huge slice or two of tomato on there. When they’re really good tomatoes, you don’t even need salt. I’ve...

Heavenly Beer Batter for Fish or Onion Rings

Sep 24, 2009 | Featured, Food

We are big fans of sandwiches here, in all shapes and forms. Since I bought a bunch of frozen mahi-mahi fillets on sale a little while back, I figured we might as well start eating the things. We had some on salad once (from our garden of course) and they were great....

Succulent slow roasted chicken with fresh carrots and beer rice

Aug 21, 2009 | Featured, Food, Mains

Most of the time when Stefan is on vacation, I fall out of my usual groove a bit and don’t run around like a crazy woman all day. You probably noticed by my lack of posts for the last week or so…and I’m just now starting to catch up on everything here in the house. I...

Canned Jalapeño Hot Sauce Recipe: How to Make and Preserve Your Own Fiery Flavor

Aug 13, 2009 | Featured, Food, Garden, Homesteading Life, Mains

If you love a kick of heat with a fresh pepper flavor, this canned jalapeño hot sauce recipe is going to become your new favorite condiment. Whether you spoon it over tacos, drizzle it on eggs, or add a splash to soups and marinades, this homemade hot sauce delivers...

Sinfully good M&M oat bar cookies

Jul 24, 2009 | Featured, Food

Although the recipe may sound slightly healthy and I wanted myself to believe it, but I really can’t imagine that it is. But I guess that’s where all the good flavor comes from – the fat and calories! I made this recipe for the first time last week from Southern...