Monthly Archives: February 2010

  1 (1 lb) box rigatoni Italian style 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese 1 (8 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz Grated American or mild Cheddar Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Set aside. … Continue reading →

Still more seeds due in the mail.  Sucession gardening.  LOL

Begin by cleaning and trimming your fresh beets. Place in a heavy saucepan and cover with water. Boil until fork tender. Remove from heat and let cool enough to make handling them easy. Slip the skins off and chop the … Continue reading →

  These pancakes stay moist, fluffy, and filling. Stir, don’t beat, griddle-cake batter, and you needn’t grease the griddle if the batter contains two or more tablespoons of shortening per cup of liquid. Turn griddle cakes when they’re peppered with … Continue reading →

  Feast Today, Fast Tomorrow Pancake Week is grounded in ancient tradition. During the Middle Ages, it was common practice to prepare for the austerity of Lent by purging the pantry of luxurious foods such as eggs, butter and milk. … Continue reading →

As I look to learn from the past and hope for the future.   I realize that homesteading need not be a solitary life.  With current technology and social trends, everything needs a re-evaluation in perspective.  Better weather forcasts, soil analysis, new … Continue reading →

  Ingredients: 2 med. Potatoes diced. 1 Tbsp Taco seasoning 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey 2 C. fully cooked pinto or black beans Instructions: 1. Evenly spread diced potatoes on a plate on a paper towel. Cook potatoes … Continue reading →

Real food wednesday submission a real hearty meal. 1 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. chopped onion 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 c. frozen or canned peas 2 c. fresh or canned tomatoes or juice … Continue reading →

Ingredients: 1 5- to 6-pound stewing hen or baking chicken 1 package of chicken wings 3 large onions 1 large sweet potato 3 parsnips peeled 2 turnips peeled 11 to 12 large carrots peeled 5 to 6 celery stems sliced … Continue reading →