It might not have cooled down into fall here during the day, but once it is September, it feels like time to start making hearty, warm breakfasts. Baked oatmeal sounds so good as fall approaches. And it did get down to 45° at night this week. If you haven't seen it, I actually wrote an… Continue reading Upside Down Pineapple Oats
Month: September 2025
Protein Pumpkin Cheesecakes
A high protein dessert/snack, that feels like you are having a dessert - it's rich and thick! And scream fall baking. It's almost where I don't mind having the oven on. It's waffling between mid to high 70s and low 80s, but the nights are chilly, dropping into the mid-40s. Everything is still green, but… Continue reading Protein Pumpkin Cheesecakes
High Protein Cheddar Scones
While we follow a keto-ish diet, I don't demonize wheat. You can still enjoy it, if you find ways to increase the protein (and that for us is the real reason - more protein to fuel muscles with, rather than eating strictly). The main ingredient of these savory scones is cottage cheese. Be sure to… Continue reading High Protein Cheddar Scones
Canned Apple Butter
Apple butter takes planning - you will need hours to cook it down, but as long as you keep an eye on it, you can get other things done at the same time. I go for a big pot of it so that I can have seven jars for the winter. I used "seconds" for… Continue reading Canned Apple Butter
Wrapping Up August In The Garden
It's hard to believe it is already September 3rd. The boys have been back in school for weeks. The last half of August cooled down a bit, with temperatures in the mid to high 70s during the day and nighttime temperatures in the high 40s to mid 50s. I got so much work done in… Continue reading Wrapping Up August In The Garden