It is January’s No Grocery Shopping Experiment week two and we enjoyed this delicious lentil shepherds pie casserole this evening. It was a warm meal complete with homemade pickles and biscuits which was simply lovely on this cold winter’s day! We enjoy vegetarian meals and often incorporate lentils into various meals. I used to purchase…
January’s No Grocery Shopping Experiment Week One
Welcome to week one of our no grocery shopping challenge! I shared in my January’s No Grocery Shopping Experiment post about why I decided to do this with my family. Aside from it being a great lesson and experience, I also noticed how much we were spending on groceries, which made me want to try…
Baked Beans with Pork
There are many recipes for baked beans. I have several recipes that I make using different beans and different ingredients producing a sweeter baked bean or a more savory tangy baked bean. No matter which way they are prepared, baked beans are delicious. This yummy recipe for baked beans with pork is an easy and…
Pork and Cabbage with Roasted Potatoes
This month we are all about cooking with what we have on hand. I made a list of all the ingredients we have in the fridge, freezer and pantry and are planning meals accordingly. We did not write down staples that we always have on hand like flour, sugar, eggs, milk and so on. This…
January’s No Grocery Shopping Experiment
Happy January! And Happy 2024! I decided to switch things up in the kitchen for January and involve my daughters more (they are teens after all) in meal planning and cooking using ingredients we have on hand in the pantry, fridge and freezer. We started by writing down pantry items (like dried beans, broth, canned…
Sewing a Magic Pillowcase
Sewing a pillowcase, like this magic pillowcase is actually quite simple. There’s a few steps to it, but these pillowcases turn out beautifully every time! This past Christmas, I made a bunch of pillowcases as Christmas presents because for the past few years, we have been doing a homemade Christmas. It also makes a great…
Leftover Turkey Stew with Dumplings
The one thing I love about the holidays is all the leftovers! It’s simple to toss leftover turkey and even cooked veggies into a soup or stew and create a fresh new meal to enjoy! I often turn leftover turkey into a new meal because sometimes, there’s only so many turkey sandwiches one can eat!!…
Holiday Tic Tac Toe Game and Pouch
We enjoy making quick and simple games to play like this Holiday Tic Tac Toe game board. And nothing is better than homemade! Tic Tac Toe was once called Noughts & Crosses and there are several variations dating back to Ancient Egypt, around 1300 BC. What is more fun than making a holiday Tic Tac…
