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Healthy Fats

Okay y’all. Let me get something out of the way. I am NOT a doctor (except for Annie’s boo-boos). But, I do have an opinion. And of course, my opinion is right…..everyone thinks their opinion is right – it is my opinion that I am right. Right? That being said, I have done a lot of research lately in the area of healthy eating and I’ve come to a conclusion…….there are a million different opinions and trying to read them will make your head explode and you might end up yelling obscenities at your computer. My research has centered around a healthy diet based on the foods that God put on earth for us to enjoy….and eating them in their most natural state. Because of that, I’ve been able to filter out a lot of the junk that I read….and yes, there are tons of junky opinions out there. It’s my opinion that they are junk. These are the fats that I am feeding my family. And I feel confident that they are the best out there. It is my opinion that I am right – right?PS – Take a look at the food pyramid. Does it make sense to you? We should eat tons of bread….more bread than vegetables? Uhhhhhh. Okay. I love bread, but even that doesn’t make sense to me. [Read more…]

Too Hot To Cook Recipe Listing

I got several entries for this recipe listing, but not as many as I had hoped. I guess everyone is as busy this summer as I am. 🙂 I’ve put some really great recipes below. They don’t use the oven and stovetop time is very minimal. Thanks to everyone who submitted! I also put several of mine below so they are all in one place for your convenience. You’ll also notice I put a few of my favorite recipes from other sites too. Enjoy! And if you’d like to have your recipe added, just let me know and I’ll include it. Make sure it’s a “whole foods” type of recipe that doesn’t use processed food. Thanks! [Read more…]

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Yesterday we conquered the chicken by baking it in the crock pot. Today we’re using some of the leftover meat. I had four cups left after I picked the chicken after we ate dinner from it. I’m using two cups in this chicken casserole and I used two cups in this Chicken Salad from Life, An Epic Journey. I saw this recipe in Taste of Home, but I sorta used it and I sorta didn’t. It’s very good….not as good as my Grandmaw’s Chicken Casserole, but it’s a tad bit better for ya. My Grandmaw’s Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. [Read more…]

Crock Pot Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Steak is to the South like “Eh” is to Canadians (okay, I’ve never been to Canada, but Barry has and I think the analogy works). You cannot separate them. And buddy, does this family love Chicken Fried Steak. Yummo! So, I wanted to make some in the Crock Pot. They turned out fabulous but the next time I’ll do them a tad bit differently. I made the mistakes in advance for you. You’re welcome. You’ll need minute steak (also known as cube steak), flour, salt, ground mustard, garlic powder, oil, cream of chicken soup, and water. You could serve this dish over mashed potatoes or rice. We just had mashed potatoes on the side. I like to dip stuff. Yeah, it’s a disease. [Read more…]

Meal Plan for 6/24-6/30

  • Friday (6/24)

-Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls (my last can! YAY!), cheese, fruit

-Lunch: Sandwiches, organic pretzels

-Dinner: Crock Pot Cowboy Beans, cornbread

  • Saturday (6/25)

-Breakfast: Pancakes (from a previous day, in freezer), nuts, fruit

-Lunch: Workshop in Elizabethton

-Dinner: Whole Wheat Pizza (fundraiser), fruit [Read more…]

Homemade Mayonnaise

I’m going to be honest with you. I hate mayo. It makes me want to gag. BLECH! In the words of Annie – Sheweeeeeeeeeeeeee! But, Barry likes mayo so I use to buy it for him. I also use it in recipes. Yes, I can tolerate it in stuff but you’ll not find me putting it on my sandwich plain….it must be mixed in something. But, now that I’ve switched to homemade, my tastes might change as it does with a lot of homemade items. This is SO easy you’ll wonder why you haven’t always been doing it. I just love making stuff at home. It makes me feel so…..so……homey. Not be confused with A HOMEY. I’m not that cool.

You’ll need eggs, OLIVE OIL, cider vinegar, yellow mustard, sugar, and salt. Olive oil is one of the very best oils for you. I know, I read stuff. I’m starting to go through a lot of it so now I buy it in a gallon jug. [Read more…]

Homemade Greek Yogurt

Annie can kick back the yogurt. Seriously. Applesauce and yogurt are her two favorite foods. If she even sees it on the counter, you’re a goner. If you had plans for that yogurt in a recipe, you’re outta luck. I’m going to have to start hiding yogurt in a paper bag like it’s liquor or something. And she really, REALLY likes Greek yogurt – but I DIDN’T……have you noticed that it’s a lot more expensive than regular yogurt? But following the fashion of most of my kitchen capers, I decided I would save money and make it myself (also going to show y’all how to make your own yogurt here in a week or so). It’s really very easy and will save you money that you can use at yard sales.

You’ll need cheesecloth and yogurt. That’s it. Are you surprised? You should know by now that I’m really not into difficult stuff. You can buy cheesecloth just about anywhere. It’s easy to find at fabric stores – mine is from Hancock Fabrics. You can use plain yogurt or flavored yogurt. Our family favorite happens to be plain ole vanilla…..and I’m a Dannon fan. [Read more…]