After trying several tips from several websites, in desperation this morning I tried a “Miracle” Eraser sponge (generic brand) and it removed all the film! From other tips, I now add powdered lemonade mix to the 2nd dispenser cup in the dishwasher and will return to using powder dishwasher detergent. When phosphates were removed from […]
Continue readingI’m looking for request: Would like your recipe for homemade chicken & dumplings please. From the Hillbilly Housewife: Here’s my Chicken and Dumpling recipe. It takes a little time but is well worth the extra effort. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]
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As you know, my friend Christine “The Menu Mom” is hosting an orphan Ukrainian boy this summer. I asked her to share a little bit more about this endeavor with us. Here are the questions I asked her, followed of course by Christine’s replies. Can you tell us a little more about how you found […]
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Borscht is one of those universal dishes that you find all over this part of the world. Each country, each region and each family has their own variation on this dish (similar to what we do with Beef Stew for example). Here’s a Ukrainian version for you to try. Ukrainian Borscht Soup 1 (16 ounce) […]
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If you are subscribing to my weekly newsletter, you know that my friend Christine is hosting a boy from the Ukraine this summer. I thought it would be fun to give a few Ukrainian recipes a try. Let’s start today with a sweet bread called Babka. Ukrainian Babka Recipe 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup warm […]
Continue readingI realize that the above request is hardly reminiscent of typical “hillbilly” recipes. However, there are a number of us folks with cardiac or vascular diseases who are coming to believe in the eating principles espoused by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn in his book “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease” (you may want to Google this). Long […]
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Here’s another guest blog post by Jill Cooper. She shares her thoughts on going out to eat and how it can hurt your finances. She follows it up by providing lots of great tips for making “eating in” quick and easy. It’s those small little changes that can make a big difference to your bottom […]
Continue readingTry this any time you want a really simple, yet decadent, dessert. It’s a great treat for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or just as a reward for eating healthy for so long! Give it a try. It’s fun, easy, and fantastic! 1 cup water 2 Tbsp instant coffee granules 6 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup […]
Continue readingIf you want a light lunch or dinner for Mom (especially after a big breakfast or brunch on Mother’s Day), this chicken salad is perfect. It’s classic, simple, and the whole family will enjoy it. You may want to sprinkle a few chopped walnuts on top for a little extra crunch. 1 C of mayonnaise […]
Continue readingThese are pretty and tasty bars that can be served for breakfast, a snack or even as a Mother’s Day dinner dessert. You can also try using blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of strawberries and rhubarb. 1 1/2 C quick cooking rolled oats 1 C + 2 T of flour, divided 3/4 C brown sugar, […]
Continue readingThis makes a great breakfast for Mom on Mother’s Day, or any time you want to treat someone special. Serve it to Mom in bed with a nice hot cup of tea, flowers and her special card. It’s so easy to make and serve. This makes just one serving, so if you want to join […]
Continue readingMother’s Day is the perfect time to plan a tea for you and your daughter, your family, friends, or even the ladies in your church group. Any tea could be made even more special with a theme. Usually, simple is better because it’s easier and ends up actually more elegant. If you don’t have a […]
Continue readingIn this article, I’m actually going to address the kids directly. Many kids are not sure what to do for Mother’s Day. They may think planning for Mother’s Day is going to be too hard, so they just let the grownups take charge. However, with a little help, kids can easily give their mother a […]
Continue readingToo often Mother’s Day sneaks up on us and instead of gifting your mother with a well planned day, we hastily throw something together, grab the last card on the shelf, and give her toast with peanut butter and coffee for breakfast. You can avoid this mess with a little advanced planning. Here is a […]
Continue readingTrying to do gluten free. Only one child really needs it… but we have nine kids at home ages 5-15.It’s the 5yo that needs the diet. I found gluten free spagetti noodles that taste really good but would love to find more that is easy to fix since I will be making everyone’s dinner and […]
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