Category Archives: in the kitchen

Preserving Onions

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Vanessa

We don’t eat onions very fast around here. Cole is not a huge fan at all. However, we love the flavor of onions and use onion powder a lot in our cooking. An easy way to preserve onions is to … Continue reading →

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Preserving Herbs

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Vanessa

I LOVE preserving herbs! Some we grow on the back porch & some we purchase when they are in season. We use what we can and then dehydrate the rest. We take the leaves off of a fresh herb (above … Continue reading →

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Eat from the Pantry Challenge Check In #1

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Vanessa

It’s been almost a month since we began working to eat our stockpile and buy very few new groceries. We are now definitely moving in a little bit less than one month – so we are very motivated to purchase … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday :: August 22-28

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Vanessa

Monday – spaghetti and garlic bread Tuesday – grilled cheese prep – soak dough for pizza pockets Wednesday – soaked pizza pockets Thursday – grill out Friday – fettuccini alfredo prep: make hamburger buns for grilling Saturday – grill out … Continue reading →

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Kale Chips

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Vanessa

These are super easy to make and a great way to get some super healthy greens in your system! Kale is high in vitamin K, A, and C. It’s also a good source of fiber. To make Kale chips, cut … Continue reading →

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