Have I mentioned our drought a time or two thousand?? Well, after 2 big snows we have warmed up and are enjoying a quiet Saturday with a good soaking rain. I do have to venture out to run an errand eventually, but for now I've got beef stock cooking in the pressure cooker for a yummy sounding roast beef recipe we'll have for dinner and loving the sound of the rain. This afternoon we'll cheer Continue reading
20 February 2013 
Let Me “Q” You In
February 20, 2013 by 3 Comments
FINALLY! I love the seasons, but lately southern Kansas has been changing (like over the last several years) and we are getting shorter and shorter spring and fall seasons and milder winters. THAT is why I am so excited about Winter Storm Q!! Besides the changing weather patterns we have been in a nasty drought. Depending on which forecast you believe, we could end up with anywhere between 4 and Continue reading
18 February 2013 
Get Your Bouillon On!
February 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Maybe when it's called for in a recipe, or you just want to ramp up the flavor in a dish you can simply throw in a cube (or teaspoon) or two of commercial bouillon. That's great if that's how you roll. However, that's just not possible for someone who is allergic to the allium family (onions, garlic, shallots, leeks, chives, etc.). Besides the dehydrated onion and/or garlic found in every Continue reading
14 February 2013 
Oh, Yes You ARE!
February 14, 2013 by 2 Comments
There is something I truly know, without a doubt, no matter your circumstances...you are LOVED! Spent time reminiscing with friends and family earlier today about Valentine's Day during our early school days. What I seem to remember most is that no matter what the "rules" were, there were ALWAYS children who broke them and excluded the children they didn't like, or who were "different" (aren't Continue reading
