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  • Peeling Apples

    Peeling Apples

    When I was little, I was always amazed when my mom could peel an apple continuously, leaving just one long strip of peel.  I’ve arrived!   Save

  • Eggs and Omelets

    Eggs and Omelets

    Spring must be here because the hens are laying!  I only have three and they are coming up on three and a half years old roughly so starting to slow down a bit in terms of egg laying.  Plus I have one that consistently goes broody (wanting to hatch out her eggs) after laying 15-18. …

  • Salmon with Yogurt Sauce

    Salmon with Yogurt Sauce

    I had bought some frozen salmon filets for dinner this week but had no idea what I was going to do with them.  Then the new Cooking Light arrived and this Spice Roasted Salmon caught my eye. I didn’t have any garam masala but I used a brown sugar and paprika salmon rub I’d bought…

  • Roast Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes

    Roast Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes

    Last night I made a super easy, super delicious side dish of roast onions, cauliflower and sweet potatoes.  This really doesn’t get a recipe because you can totally adapt it to what you  have on hand and what herbs you like. Peel and slice an onion. Peel and cube a sweet potato. (I used just…

  • Family Weekly Menu Plans: February

    Family Weekly Menu Plans: February

    Here are some winter weekly menu plan ideas, for February or other cold months. Week 1 Lentil and Potato Curry, Rice Easy Broiled Salmon Steaks, Red Potatoes with Herbs, Spinach Worcestershire Baked Chicken, Roast Asparagus, Beef Stew, Biscuits Breakfast for dinner: Omelets, Fried Potatoes Chicken Divan (Chicken and Broccoli) Casserole) Week 2 Polenta and Sauce,…