My husband and my first meal after our marriage (I was 16 and he was 21) was canned potato soup. We had no stove; I warmed it on the waffle iron. We had no table; we ate on a cardboard box. We had no chairs; we sat in the floor. It was winter, 1978, and cold. We… Continue reading Potato Soup
Category: Recipes
My Best Kitchen Secrets
My Best Kitchen Secrets For dry beans, 1 ½ cups makes about 4 cups of cooked beans Use freshest eggs for baking, and older eggs for hard boiled. When making cornbread, make sure your cast iron skillet is HOT when you pour in the batter. Fabulous crust! Test your baking powder if you have had… Continue reading My Best Kitchen Secrets
GOOZE
Coolest science experiment for every age: 2 cups corn starch 1 cup of water food coloring (optional) Mix with your hands. Actual kid comment: “It’s really weird when you first put your hand in the glop, and it is really hard to grab some up. When you get some in your hand and lifted above… Continue reading GOOZE
Heavenly Striped Dessert
At our house we eat this every Christmas, but it is always a good time for it. 3 cups crushed graham crackers or OREO Cookies 6 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened 1/4 c. sugar 2 Tbsp. cold milk 1 large up COOL WHIP, divided 3-1/4 c. cold milk 2 pkg. (4-serving size) Chocolate… Continue reading Heavenly Striped Dessert
Child’s Space Theme Birthday
You can spend a lot of money on a birthday, but you can have a blast with a nice party without spending all the money. Be wise, spend less, and give the kids something to remember. Here is one idea that was a real hit. On my son’s 11th birthday we had a party and invited… Continue reading Child’s Space Theme Birthday
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Fast Easy Tuna Surprise
Fast Easy Tuna Surprise 2 cans cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup (or one of each) 2 cans, 5oz. or 1 can, 12 oz. of tuna in water Pour all cans into a pot and add one can of water (more if you want thinner). Heat through. Pour over toast and/or mashed potatoes. … Continue reading Fast Easy Tuna Surprise
Summer Meals on a Budget
Summer Meals on a Budget Fish Boats For each serving: 1 fish filet (like tilapia) 2 to 3 Tablespoons olive oil or butter 2 to 3 Tablespoons lemon juice Salt Pepper Slice of onion 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning In a square of aluminum foil, place the fish and onion on top, then drizzle olive oil… Continue reading Summer Meals on a Budget
Preschool and Playdough Recipe
I have been making playdough for more than thirty years, and I am always surprised when I find young adults with children that have no clue that you can make your own playdough. The little ones can help, and this is one of the most fun things in my little book Formulas for Fun. The kids… Continue reading Preschool and Playdough Recipe