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Puzzled About How Long To Cook A Whole Chicken In A Crockpot? Let’s Clear This Up
You may be a bit confused about how long to cook a whole chicken in a crockpot. Well, you are not alone. You’ll get ten different answers from ten different cooks. Then, when you actually gather recipes, it gets even more confusing. The answer varies depending on a great many things. That’s the reason for […]
Continue readingCrockpot Cooking Is About More Than Convenience – It’s About Saving Both Time And Money
I bought a crockpot some time ago, thinking that I found the solution to my nightly dinner dilemma. Like so many other “crockpot fanatics,” the bloom was off the rose as soon as I found myself with a bit more time and money to spend. So, my crockpot found it’s way into the deep, dark […]
Continue readingPulled Pork Crockpot Recipes – Learn What Makes This Southern Tradition Authentic
If you find yourself sitting in a cozy little diner somewhere in the South in your travels, don’t be alarmed when you hear voices start to rise in hot debate. Passionate debates are not uncommon here in the South, especially when it comes to those things we hold near and dear to our heart. So […]
Continue reading$70 Low Cost Menu for 4 to 6
My $45 menu has been so popular that I’ve taken a shot at another one. I tried to duplicate the $45 price tag, but it was just too hard. Instead I’ve developed a relatively low cost menu. This one has much more meat, a few more fruits and veggies and a greater variety. I hope […]
Continue reading4th Of July Dessert Recipes
With 4th of July just around the corner, I thought I’d share some of my favorite simple dessert recipes with you. Whenever we are invited for a cookout or family get-together on Independence day and I’m asked to bring dessert, I whip up one of these flag cakes. It’s simple to make but looks really […]
Continue readingYummy Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
This is my mom’s recipe for zucchini bread that I have modified and changed to gluten free. I hope you all enjoy it. Mom’s Zucchini Bread, Gluten Free 2 Eggs 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil 1 Cup Sugar 2 Teaspoons Gluten Free Vanilla 1 1/2 Cups freshly shredded Zucchini 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Baking […]
Continue readingHow To Tell If A Watermelon Is Ripe
Summer is the time for cookouts, picnics, and watermelon. If you’re like me, you can’t wait to break open the first watermelon of the season. Sometimes your rush ends up in disappointment because the watermelon you’ve chosen just isn’t tasty, which means it just isn’t ripe. Let’s discuss how to tell if a watermelon is […]
Continue readingHow To Freeze Apricots
I love apricot and right now you can find them in produce sections of grocery stores, fruit stands and even farmers markets across the country. Unfortunately these delicious little fruits don’t last very long on the counter. If you end up with more than you can consume in just a few days, I suggest you […]
Continue readingHow To Freeze Blueberries
A Hillbilly Housewife reader mentioned to me the other day that a neighbor gave her a huge box of blueberries…much more than she and her family could eat at one time. She was asking about how to freeze those blueberries. Since my in-laws have several huge blueberry bushes in their yard, we’ve had the same problem […]
Continue readingEarly Garden Harvest Project – Canning Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Many conversations among gardeners this time of year start with the phrase “What am I going to do with all this rhubarb?!” It seems this prolific vegetable (which answers the other question “Is rhubarb a vegetable or a fruit?”) takes over many spring gardens even before the real earnest planting begins. My friend Tracy Falbe […]
Continue readingFreezer Cookie Recipes And Tips For Freezing Cookies and Cookie Dough
If you’re looking ahead to the holiday season and wondering how you’re going to get all your baking done, consider freezing your cookie dough or fresh baked cookies ahead of time. When the holidays get closer you can get that last bit of shopping done or last present made instead of spending all your time […]
Continue readingFrugal Living Without A Big Pantry
A Hillbilly Housewife newsletter reader asked me a few days ago how to live frugally and save on groceries without a big pantry or freezer. That’s a great question. I know I’ve been talking a lot lately about having a big pantry, taking advantage of sales and buying in bulk. While those are good strategies […]
Continue readingWinter Foods That Will Help Warm Your Body And Spirit
What you eat (and drink for that matter) can make a big difference in how warm your body is. There are certain winter foods that will help warm up your body (and your spirit). There are also certain foods you should stay away from during these chili months. Let’s talk about what you should and […]
Continue readingHow Do I Organize A Cookie Exchange?
We recently had a virtual cookie exchange here at the Hillbilly Housewife website, which was a huge success, but I’ve also participated in and hosted my share of actual cookie exchanges. They are a lot of fun and a great way to add variety to your Christmas Cookie Collection. Here are some tips on how […]
Continue readingFamily Meal Planning – An Interview With Christine Steendahl
Christine, you’ve been meal planning for quite some time. You’re actually the one that first introduced me to it. Tell us a little bit about how you got started with it and why you decided to give it a try in the beginning. I tried meal planning initially right after I first got married. I […]
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