When meat is on sale I buy ahead & can the excess. Canning meat is easy but does take some time.
Mom’s Night Out with Ragu – Plus $150 Giveaway!
This week I had the opportunity to host a party for our homeschool group’s Mom’s Night Out event, sponsored by Ragu as part of my Mom’s The Word on Dinner relationship with them. It was a blessing to be able to put together a really fun evening out for the half-dozen moms who made it […]
How to Can Pears at Home
If you love this post don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Pinterestfor new canning recipes. Canning pears may seem like a daunting task, but it actually takes no special equipment beyond basic canning supplies and little bit of time. A bit of work in the kitchen when pears are on sale in the […]
Food Presents Make Great Office Gifts
When we work beside people day in and day out, we might only think we know them. At Christmas, it becomes all too clear that we don’t really know them at all. One thing is for sure: Everyone loves to eat! This year, give cheap Christmas presents to your co-workers that they’ll love. I’ve always […]
Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
We’ve all seen it: the exasperated mother in the checkout line with a shopping cart piled to the brim, trying to calm her crying baby (who’s teething) and hungry preschooler (who’s reaching for candy) while attempting to keep her cool all at the same time. Maybe if you’re like me you’ve been a part of said […]
Canning Safety Tips for Low Acid Vegetables
With summer coming to a close, so many of us are working on preserving the last of the vegetables for winter. Many of these may be low acid foods. Low acid foods, when it comes to canning, include: Meats Poultry Vegetables Dairy The trick with canning low acid foods safely is to use a pressure […]
Family Night: Gluten Free Chicken Taco Bowls
My kids always have the most fun with dinner when they are able to create their own meal. Tonight, I was not in the mood to cook, nor was I in the mood to fight with my picky eater to try to convince him to eat something other than his favorite thing- bread. For about […]
Spicing Up Pasta – Ragu Asks How do You do it? $200 Giveaway
In this “Mom’s The Word” video from Ragu, they want to know- how do you spice up pasta? For many of us, pasta is the go-to dinner for desparate last-minute meals because it is easy. But, I’ve learned that pasta doesn’t have to be boring. There are tips in the video below, but here are […]
Protein-Packed Lunch Box Items: Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs look like small tennis balls but are packed with protein and are very popular as a snack or lunch item in Britain. They are readily available in British supermarkets and are a standard item on pub and café menus throughout Britain (except Wimbledon during the tennis tournament). In the USA, this tasty snack […]
Use Your Leftovers with a Spaghetti Pepperoni Pizza Bake
Eating your leftovers instead of throwing them away is a good use of your budget, but you don’t always want to have spaghetti two nights in a row! Use up your remaining noodles and sauce by adding just a few more ingredients for Spaghetti Pepperoni Pizza Bake. Ingredients: 1/2 lb to 1 lb spaghetti (whatever […]
How to Make Pesto – Preserving Your Basil Herbs
I love growing basil during the warm growing season as the tender herb lends such a flavor to many dishes in the kitchen. When you aren’t using basil as a home remedy, making pesto and then freezing it is a great way to preserve your basil harvest for use through the winter months! Basic Recipe […]
4 Meal Beef Roast Recipe
This past week, I spent a very little amount of money and we ended up with lots and lots of food! Our family of 4 made 4 meals out of about a 2.5 lb beef roast and veggies. Here’s how.
