We’ve all been in tough financial spots throughout the years and sometimes we need to raise some emergency money really fast to make sure we can make our house payment, pay rent or even just get food on the table. If you are asking yourself “Where can I get emergency money fast?” this article is […]
Continue readingThere is an abundance of cucumber to be found at farmers markets, roadside produce stands and in the regular grocery stores right now. Cucumbers are also very easy to grow at home. Turn them into a delicious salad and serve it with dinner. One of our favorites is this creamy sour cream cucumber salad. It […]
Continue readingI don’t eat pork (for Biblical reasons) and I do miss sausage (dinner & breakfast). I found a “turkey breakfast” sausage at Walmart that I use for Sausage Gravy & Biscuits. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue readingGreek cucumber sauce (also know as tzatziki) is quick and easy to make. It’s a great dip for raw veggies or tasted pita slices. I also like it to make a batch anytime we are grilling outside. It goes well with steaks, grilled chicken or even on a burger. Here’s the recipe: 1 8 oz […]
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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 readingA bisque recipe you say… isn’t that a bit fancy for a hillbilly website? Well, I am a big fan of any kind of tomato soup and bisque simply means a creamy, smooth soup. Fancy name, quick and easy to make and oh sooooo delicious. Tomato Bisque 2 tbsp margarine (or butter) 1 onion 1 […]
Continue readingHere’s a simple summer dessert that’s perfect when you have some watermelon leftover. It’s a light and airy watermelon sorbet that you can make either in an ice cream maker or following the special directions below to make it using your freezer and a food processor. Either way it’s a delicious frozen treat that you […]
Continue readingWatermelon smoothies are a great healthy way to stay cool and refreshed this summer. They are very simple to make and you can very them up quite a bit. These smoothies are also the perfect way to use up all that extra watermelon that’s left when you buy a big one. Here’s how to make […]
Continue readingTwo of my favorite summer flavors are watermelon and cucumber. They are both so refreshing. This simple cold soup combines the two for a perfect summer treat. It makes a great healthy snack when you need to cool down on a hot summer day. It’s also a perfect appetizer when you are entertaining outside in […]
Continue readingJune 9th, 2010 Editorial With kids out of school, summer has officially arrived. A house full of kids calls for some serious strategic planning. From taking summer trips to finding activities to do around the house, today’s newsletter is dedicated to helping you have a happy, as well as productive, summer. We’ll start with the […]
Continue readingWhen it’s too hot to cook outside, this salad makes a great lunch. It’s also perfect for potlucks and such. This broccoli and cauliflower salad will always be a big hit. 1 bunch raw broccoli 1 small head of cauliflower 1 cup sunflower seeds (optional) 1 lb. bacon 1/2 sweet onion 1 c. grated Cheddar […]
Continue readingHere’s a super quick summer salad full of corn and tomatos. Using canned goods makes it quick and easy to put together. It is a delicious summer sidedish and perfect for summer potlucks and picnics too. 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (15 oz) corn 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp rice vinegar […]
Continue readingHere’s a very simple but delicious soup made from cauliflower and carrots. 1 potato diced 4 carrots diced 1 cup chopped onion 1 head of cauliflower, cut up 2 cups water 4 tsp chicken bouillon powder 1 tsp. beef bouillon powder 1 tsp. prepared mustard 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp. pepper […]
Continue readingCauliflower is a wonderful vegetable. It’s mild in flavor, making it a perfect choice for kids. It’s also quite versatile. You can boil it, mash it, put it in soups and casseroles etc. Today I would like to share one of my favorite cauliflower recipes with you. It’s a baked cauliflower dish that’s absolutely delicious […]
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Lots of recipes call for “cream of…” type canned soups. This could be cream of mushroom, cream of celery, cream of chicken, cream of potato etc. Instead of continually buying the cans, why not make this frugal cream of anything soup mix and use it anytime a recipe calls for the soup. It’s quick and […]
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