It's Thanksgiving. Instead of running from Mankato to east of the cities, back to the center of it all, we sat at home getting ready to head to just one dinner hosted by my aunt and attended by the extended family on my mom's side. I brought a pie, which was rather last minute. … [Read more...] about Thankful on Thanksgiving
The Kitchen Sink
Get Organized: FREE Thanksgiving eBook!
Do you know those people in life who just always seem to have everything in order? Yeah. I'm not one of those people. I try, but oftentimes the best intentions get tossed to the side as I deal with unexpected work issues, kiss cuts and scrapes, new recipes fail and need to be … [Read more...] about Get Organized: FREE Thanksgiving eBook!
Composting Basics: Our Compost Pile
We have a compost pile. It started when my husband pulled out a pesky lilac that was taking over the corner of our yard. In the dirt patch, he happily started gathering together fallen leaves and grass clippings, and the next year while we were putting in our first raised bed … [Read more...] about Composting Basics: Our Compost Pile
Quick School Lunch Tip: Peach Freezer Smoothies
I tend to get a bit greedy with peaches, as in I buy them by the crate. Last week I realized I was either going to need to eat the remaining 5 pounds I had still to get through that hadn't been processed to freeze or eaten fresh or baked into muffins. I knew I needed to get … [Read more...] about Quick School Lunch Tip: Peach Freezer Smoothies
Lemongrass Scallops and a Nakano Giveaway
We eat quite a bit of food with a Southeast Asian flare around here. Sometimes I make it; other times I seek it out and purchase it, but either way, we're no stranger to the flavors or the fantastic smells that cooking with rice wines and vinegars, teeny, tiny chili peppers or … [Read more...] about Lemongrass Scallops and a Nakano Giveaway
