March 24th, 2010 Editorial Spring has finally arrived – at least officially. If you’ve been experiencing any of that “return to winter” weather that so many have, you’ll know what I mean about “officially.” I do have spring fever, though. I put aside my cooking this weekend (for the most part) for a day of […]
Continue reading1 3-4lb. pork roast 1 can frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed 1 can whole cranberry sauce 1/2-3/4 cup sugar, to taste Place pork roast in bottom of a crock pot. Mix together the pineapple juice, sugar, and cranberry sauce, pour mixture over roast. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Ready to learn more about crockpot cooking? […]
Continue readingI would like to know if you can use regular liquid laundry soap in a front load washing machine….if so how much do u use per load? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a […]
Continue readingA 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 readingHobo Stew/Soup This soup can be added to or not – you can flex your artistic flair for soup. I have made this soup/stew a lot because its cheap, it stretches and I love the flavor of the browned sausage, its really good with cornbread or homemade bread. (I can just picture the hobos sitting […]
Continue readingMix 1 Tablespoon of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo with 1 quart of water in a bowl. Stir until well mixed. Pour into an old spray bottle. This is the best grease cutter and window cleaner I know. This cleans the top of my greasy stove and polishes it like it’s brand new. No streaks on windows […]
Continue reading1 lb. hamburger 1 sm. chopped onion 1 can tomato sauce 1 can kidney beans 2 ts. chili powder 1 bag corn chips Brown meat and onion, then drain it. Stir in Chili powder and tomato sauce. Pre-heat oven to 350* In a baking dish (iI use a 8X8″ one) alternate layers of meat mixture,kidney […]
Continue readingMarch 17th, 2010 Editorial St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Begins, and Daylight Savings Time. All good reasons to celebrate this week! With spring comes thoughts of spring planting, too. If your little one is always up to his or her elbows in the dirt, then a garden would seem a logical thing to plan. Even your […]
Continue reading1 can tomato soup 1 can of water 1 can baked beans (or equal amount homemade) 1 medium onion chopped 1 packet taco seasoning 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed 1 green pepper chopped 1 package hot dogs chopped Cook onion and green pepper in a little oil of choice until just tender. Add […]
Continue readingLooking Please for a simple great tasting crock pot chili with hamburger and 3 bean recipe. Thanks so much,Tom Kelly Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingI made a cereal bar recipe that called for puffed rice cereal (not rice krispies). It was very good, but it made a lot, so I won’t be making it again for a while. Meanwhile, I have a large box of puffed rice (minus 2 cups). It’s not very good “eating” — it just turns […]
Continue readingHere is a low cost way of getting kids excited about nature..do what I do each year. I am growing a plant called a TickleMe Plant in my classroom. For less then $60 I was able to have 30 students grow and take home a real plant that MOVES when you Tickle It! Every year […]
Continue readingIs there anything more fun for a kid than digging in the dirt without getting scolded? I think that’s what gardening with kids is really all about – getting up to your elbows in dirt and grime. Most kids are born gardeners. After all, look at the time and great care they take to develop […]
Continue readingHot Dog Casserole Ingredients 16 hot dogs , cut into 1/4-inch slices* 2 (15 ounce) cans cut green beans, with liquid 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes with juice (low-sodium) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese* Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a 2-quart casserole dish, stir together the sliced […]
Continue readingMarch 10th, 2010 Editorial I’m still hopeful that warm breezes are coming soon. Are you? After some long winter months with several unexpected storms, it seems as if we’ll have to wait just a little longer for spring at our house. But, when the weather finally breaks, I’m taking the family for a nice, long […]
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