Crockpots, or slow cookers, as they are also known have always been a ying-yang kind of affair with me. They cook some recipes well, while destroying others. Over the years I’ve learned that other forms of cooking all have their purposes for being. Whether it’s a hot oven, indirect heat or searing flame; each works … Continue reading
A recent visit to the local grocery store in my town of Forsyth, Missouri convinced me more than ever that many of us should consider planting a small garden. Lettuce was well over a dollar a head, celery was pushing two dollars and you don’t even want to here about the cost of bell peppers! … Continue reading
Some days you just want to make soup, but depressingly you are missing some of the key ingredients. That’s where you can do what I do! Scrounge around and make the damn thing on the fly! On this occasion, I had some old frozen beef stew meat, a can each of diced tomatoes, corn and … Continue reading
I though it might be interesting to take a look at the actual cost of certain vegetables I pay for at the grocery store. I was amazed to find that no one seems to be tracking this sort of stuff. At least I couldn’t find very much on the internet. So, I’ve elected to try … Continue reading
One of the quick dishes made fairly often in my household is chicken breasts with steamed mushrooms. The leftovers go into the fridge and are usually forgotten. One morning, however, I thought I might combine them with some chicken broth, spaghetti and vegetables to make a simple chicken noodle soup. I’m very glad I did! … Continue reading
Carrots that do grow in heavy soils. Continue reading
