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Slumgullion Stew

 

It has been just so cold lately around here, with snow coming in every few days to drop a few more inches. Really, this is not normal for our area of Colorado, but it is normal for the mountains.

So soups and stews really sounded good to me, beef stew in [...]

Snowmen

I mentioned that we had Mentoring Moms on Monday. It was my turn to teach so I talked about freezer meals and different ways to get your freezer stocked without spending from morning till night and getting exhausted.

As a group we made a giant batch of Chicken Pot Pie. Everyone got a small [...]

Cleaning without Chemicals – Microfiber Products

About 15-20 years ago, researchers in Norway were looking for an effective means to reduce the proliferation of “super-bugs” most often found in hospitals. The researchers found that microfiber products were an effective alternative to traditional chemical antibacterial products as they not only removed 99.9% of the bacteria but they also didn’t contribute to an [...]

Chili Chasing Chili Recipes

It’s not expected to get above freezing for about a week. We need something to warm up with, so I gathered my Chili Recipe collection to share with you.

Colorado White Chili
A healthy, mouth-watering meal sure to bring raves; a great alternative to traditional chili from Don’t Panic Dinner’s in the Freezer by my friends [...]

Winter Wonderland in Paonia, Colorado

Last week I talked about how we had been having 1-3 inches of snow every few days for about 3 weeks. Now I know you think heavy snow is normal for Colorado, but that is really only true in the mountain areas. Most of the state is semi-arid plains so we get [...]

How do you use your Bosch Universal? New Contest!

Here are some ways I use my Bosch Universal other than kneading bread. (This does not include the use of optional attachments.)

You can use a Bosch to:

Make your own healthy salad dressings
Puree tomatoes
Make cookies ( use batter whips, cookie paddles, or dough hook)
Mash potatoes
Puree cooked beans, lentils and split peas for soups, sauces, [...]

Bread Baking Problems and Solutions

Bread Baking Problems and Solutions – Here are pictures of bread baked by me in our 8″ bread pans. It makes excellent sandwiches that hold together. I used Marilyn’s Famous Whole Wheat Bread Recipe.

Q. How do I get my bread to be suitable for making sandwiches?

A. There are three basic principles for [...]

Cold and Flu Remedies

When we get sick around here with the latest cold or flu we drink peppermint tea, ginger tea, and eat Mommy’s Homemade Chicken Soup for colds and flus. The chicken soup recipe is basically my very popular, Chicken Barley Soup recipe with extra garlic, cayenne, and ginger to get the lymph glands flowing! I use [...]