Photos of June in the garden, from the start of the month to the end of the second week. First nasturium flowers. Violas. First bell peppers. White Borage Eucalyptus. Yes, they seed as bad as a Dandelion does, but they are so pretty. Feral roses Wisteria in bloom The first week of June brought the… Continue reading June In The Garden – The First Half Of The Month
Vintage Recipes: Man-Style Macaroni
You need this vintage recipe in your life - it is very much teenager-approved. And the American Dairy Association approved (and hoo, did they ever ply the consumption of dairy milk when Boomers were kids). I doubled the recipe and also baked it up to get that cheesy goodness. On the salt in the recipe… Continue reading Vintage Recipes: Man-Style Macaroni
Baked French Toast Casserole
The boys love french toast, but I can end up standing in the kitchen forever making it to serve 5 people. So why not let the oven do the work for me? It only takes a few minutes to pull it together. Perfect for a busy breakfast or brunch. Baked French Toast Casserole Ingredients: 2… Continue reading Baked French Toast Casserole
Bread Machine White Bread
I have a go-to recipe for white bread in my bread machine, but I try other ideas out - and this bread doesn't contain dry milk, as my go-to recipe does. While I keep dry milk on hand for baking (it's a great addition to baked goods), many have never used it, much less bought… Continue reading Bread Machine White Bread
Breakfast High Protein Frittata
I picked up this recipe online from Bob Morano's Facebook page and altered it to my taste (I used Swiss chard instead of spinach, since the chard is coming in strong right now in the garden). I also added seasonings, left the salt out (not needed), and instead added Parmesan cheese for a nice, deep,… Continue reading Breakfast High Protein Frittata