Health

Freezing Sweet Corn on the Cob

Freezing sweet corn on the cob is so simple. 1. Shuck it (take the husks & silks off) 2. Blanch it (Boil it for 6 minutes) 3. Cool it (in ice water) 3. Freeze it (in Ziplocs) That’s it. At $2.00/dozen, I’m freezing about 10 dozen on the cob and 5 dozen off the cob. $30 for a year’s worth … Read More

Popinjay–Guilty

The challenge word issued last week that is “due” today is: GUILTY. Too dramatic of a photo? I don’t know. Maybe. They’re not narcotics. I’m not addicted. I am dependent, though. Without them, I cease to function. And that’s not melodramatic. Just ask my husband or my son. Or my friends who watched my health nosedive the past couple years. … Read More

Sheepshead Mushrooms–Fall 2009

If you’re a Sheepshead hunter you probably already know this–many have been spotted in North West and North Central Indiana. They seem a bit early this year, most likely because of the cool nights. After it rains (if it ever rains again!) I’d expect many more to be found. You can read more about Sheepshead Mushrooms here.

Menu Plan Monday–April 20

Starting March 2nd, We’re going to give this a shot. I used to be so good at planning meals and something happened–and then I found out by way of a food journal, my system doesn’t tolerate MSG–so I’m making thing from scratch to avoid the nasty stuff! And since we’re moving soon, I also would like to need to empty … Read More

Menu Plan Monday–April 13

Starting March 2nd, We’re going to give this a shot. I used to be so good at planning meals and something happened–and then I found out by way of a food journal, my system doesn’t tolerate MSG–so I’m making thing from scratch to avoid the nasty stuff! And since we’re moving soon, I also would like to need to empty … Read More

Menu Plan Monday–April 6

Starting March 2nd, We’re going to give this a shot. I used to be so good at planning meals and something happened–and then I found out by way of a food journal, my system doesn’t tolerate MSG–so I’m making thing from scratch to avoid the nasty stuff! And since we’re moving soon, I also would like to need to empty … Read More

Menu Plan Monday–March 30

Starting March 2nd, We’re going to give this a shot. I used to be so good at planning meals and something happened–and then I found out by way of a food journal, my system doesn’t tolerate MSG–so I’m making thing from scratch to avoid the nasty stuff! And since we’re moving soon, I also would like to need to empty … Read More

Menu Plan Monday–March 16

Starting March 2nd, We’re going to give this a shot. I used to be so good at planning meals and something happened. And since we’re moving soon, I also would like to need to empty out the abundance from my freezer and pantry. I’m going to try to GOING to spend less than $15 a week for my grocery budget … Read More

Menu Plan Monday–March 9

Starting March 2nd, We’re going to give this a shot. I used to be so good at planning meals and something happened. And since we’re moving soon, I also would like to need to empty out the abundance from my freezer and pantry. I’m going to try to GOING to spend less than $15 a week for my grocery budget … Read More

Menu Plan Monday

We’re going to give this a shot. I used to be so good at planning meals and something happened. And since we’re moving soon, I also would like to need to empty out the abundance from my freezer and pantry. I’m going to try to GOING to spend less than $15 a week for my grocery budget in March (and … Read More