I don't pretend at all that this recipe is "traditional" Lo Mein; it is, however, one the boys love. Normally I would use diced steak for it, but with one teen in braces and the other in Invisalign, I try for easier-to-chew options now. It occurred to me that hamburger would work great, and I… Continue reading My Take On Beef Lo Mein
Corn and Pepper Casserole
Is this dish a casserole? Maybe. I didn't bake it; it is made on the stove. I came up with this recipe while cooking, and the result was delicious. I had picked up fresh corn grown by local Mennonites; it was so fresh I could eat it raw. There is something about that versus grocery… Continue reading Corn and Pepper Casserole
Oatmeal Balls
Oatmeal balls are an easy snack, but most recipes are reliant on peanut or almond butter. I created this recipe to be allergy-friendly, so my youngest could eat them. They are also gluten-free and have no added sugar. Both dates and raisins are also good sources of fiber. Oatmeal Balls Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats,… Continue reading Oatmeal Balls
Garlic Harvest 2026
The past week has been a "heat dome," with a heat wave of 100 ° most days. Going into it, I could see where we might see rain, and that was on the 4th of July. Not wanting the garlic to get wet after drying out in the bed the past 2 weeks, I went… Continue reading Garlic Harvest 2026
Blueberry and Peach Cobbler
Peaches and blueberries are the best together, in summer, especially in a cobbler. Peach and Blueberry Cobbler Ingredients: Fruit Filling - 4 cups peaches, sliced thinly and peeled 3 cups blueberries (frozen are fine, if defrosted) ½ cup granulated sugar 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1½ Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ tsp fine… Continue reading Blueberry and Peach Cobbler