As promised, once my boys picked all of the apples off of our tree [see HERE], we processed them to make a big batch of applesauce. Applesauce is so simple to make, and delicious to eat. For us, it was a great way to make use of our harvest of super-tart apples.
Applesauce is one of those things that is made almost entirely to taste (well, when you make it yourself instead buying it pre-made), so I’ll describe how we made ours below.… Continue reading
My brother and his family came to visit for the long weekend. When we have house guests, I want to spend as much time with them as possible, which means I don’t want to spend their entire visit in the kitchen. That said, I also want to serve delicious food.
This Crockpot Carnitas recipe allows me to do both. I can prepare the main dish ingredients in the morning, so at dinner time I only have to get the side dishes ready.… Continue reading
As part of my meal planning, I try to make at least one meal over the weekend or early in the week that will leave us with significant leftovers to eat as breakfasts and lunches throughout the rest of the week. Sometimes it’s a soup (like THIS), sometimes it’s a casserole (like THIS), sometimes it’s a stir fry or curry (like THIS or THIS), and sometimes it’s something else entirely.… Continue reading