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Cowboy Candy Recipe with White Vinegar
I picked the last of my jalapenos from the garden a few days ago, right before the first frost and it was time to make one last batch of my favorite new condiment – Cowboy Candy. We only grew two little plants in containers, but boy have they been prolific. We’ve used them fresh in […]
Continue readingHere’s What We’re Doing To Prepare for A Possible Pandemic
Since sharing my thoughts on making your own hand sanitizer and where to look for the commercial once when your local drug and box stores are running out, I have gotten quite a few questions about what my family and I are doing to get ready for the potential of a Covid-19 outbreak in our […]
Continue readingEasy Homemade Hand Sanitizer Using Rubbing Alcohol and Aloe
Let me start by saying that hand sanitizer isn’t something I use frequently. I think given the option, washing your hands with warm water and soap (thoroughly) is a much better option. I also want you to know that I am not a medical professional and am simply sharing what I am doing for me […]
Continue readingHow To Make The Perfect Pie Crust
What is the first thing we say when asked: “How’s the pie?” We always comment on the crust: “The crust just fell apart and was so flaky and tender.” That is what every pie baker wants to hear. And THAT is what scares many people away from making their own pie crust, and possibly their own pies. […]
Continue readingThe Frugal Instant Pot Cookbook
A few short weeks ago I published a cookbook that’s become one of my most popular ones yet. It’s called the Frugal Instant Pot Cookbook and something I’ve been working on for quite some time. I’ve used my instant pot for the past two years. When it first arrived, I made room for it in […]
Continue readingInstant Pot vs Slow Cooker – Here’s What You Need To Know
Since publishing the Frugal Instant Pot cookbook and sharing quite a few instant pot recipes here on the blog, I’ve gotten a few questions about instant pot vs. slow cooker. If you’ve followed to blog for any length of time, you know that I’m a big fan of my slow cookers and for years they’ve […]
Continue readingFree Printables For Meal Planning
Over the past few months I haven’t been as diligent as I used to be about planning our dinners ahead of time. I’ve gotten busy, or at least that’s what I’m telling myself to justify the fact that I stopped making out a weekly meal plan. Of course that’s not true. Planning ahead actually saves […]
Continue readingWeekday Cookie Recipes – Great For Baking With Kids
Let’s start with a quick note that the Weekday Cookie Recipes Kindle cookbook is available as a free download on Amazon right now. Grab a copy at www.HillbillyHousewife.com/cookiebook I put this recipe collection together to make it easy for anyone to whip up a batch of cookies no matter what. They recipes are quick and […]
Continue readingMaking Dinner For Another Family – Showing Kindness With Food
There are a lot of reasons why you should consider making dinner for another family. The most important is that it’s a kind thing to do for someone else. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a sympathy meal you know that it’s about so much more than the food itself. Yes, it’s […]
Continue reading12 Delicious Homemade Soup Recipes
In honor of National Homemade Soup Day (February 4th), I shared a few of my favorite homemade soup recipes on the Hillbilly Housewife Facebook page. Social media being what it is, there’s a good chance you missed them. Which is why I decided to put together a quick blog post of these 12 delicious homemade […]
Continue readingHow To Make Coffee When The Power Is Out
I’m sitting here this morning writing this blog post with a large cup of hot coffee in my hand and being very grateful that we have power after Hurricane Irma. We got lucky, but during last year’s hurricane Matthew, we were out for almost a week and being able to make coffee went a long […]
Continue readingWhy I’m Growing Tomato Plants In My Yard
I just came in from planting 35 little tomato plants in the garden. I love being able to grow my own tomatoes each year. We started growing tomato plants a few weeks ago from seed and they finally grew big enough to be planted outside. And now the hard part starts… waiting for them to keep […]
Continue readingUse That Bacon Grease
It’s Saturday morning and I have a big batch of bacon cooking in the oven. It already smells amazing and I know we all look forward to bacon sandwiches for breakfast with a side of cantaloupe. Yum! But to be honest, the main reason I’m cooking bacon today is because my bacon grease jar is […]
Continue reading3 Simple Ways To Make Housework Easier
Keeping the house clean and organized with a busy family and an even busier schedule isn’t easy. Some days it seems that things get misplaced, used, and dirtied much faster than I can clean. This year I’ve implemented 3 simple new routines that have made housework so much easier and more manageable. I can’t believe […]
Continue readingA Fun Little History Of Valentine’s Day
Each year, couples from around the globe celebrate their love on February 14. They exchange cards, flowers, chocolate and other gifts, and go out for special dates. But have you ever wondered why we do this? There were actually three saints with the name Valentine, all of whom were martyred on February 14. This makes […]
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