“Hot cross buns, hot cross buns, one a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns.” Do you ever learn that rhyme growing up? Seeing as how Good Friday is just two days away I couldn’t resist making hot cross buns. For centuries now hot cross buns have been a traditional breakfast in England on Good…
Red Potatoes with Dill
This recipe takes me back to when my family used to go to Boston Market on occasion. I loved their red potatoes with dill. I don’t go there anymore but occasionally I still miss them. A few miles down the road there is an organic farm that has all sorts of yummy veggies,…
Shampoo
Recently I have started making my own shampoo. I don’t use it every day but I use it once a week or so to give my hair a break from my regular shampoo. It is easy to make and very frugal. There are many different combinations of herbs that you can use. The three that…
Whole Wheat Hot Rolls
Homemade, hearty, and simple foods that have been passed down for generations. Dishes like turkey n’ dumplings, biscuits with gravy, fresh bread, and oatmeal coconut cookies are the foods of my childhood. There is a beauty in traditional recipes that connect the past with the present. Here’s another recipe that shows my mid-west roots. This recipe has been in my family for years….
Nourishing Turkey and Dumplings
Nothing is more perfect on a cold winter night than a warm bowl of turkey soup. Growing up in a family whose roots are in Northern Missouri, turkey or chicken soup was a staple growing up. Soups with stocks made from turkey or chicken bones are flavorful and packed with calcium, making it a very…