Banana Bread

Banana Bread

We are fortunate to have several banana trees around our property. When they fruit, we get a lot of bananas and always have a few that go overripe before we can eat them all. We have tried a few different bread recipes to make use of extras. This one turns out great...
Quarantine Meatloaf

Quarantine Meatloaf

In times of food rations, meals like meatloaf can feed entire family with limited supplies. Here’s what we made by mixing some ground beef with bread crumbs and other staples on hand: 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey works well too) 1 heaping cup seasoned...
Diesel Pico

Diesel Pico

Here’s a simple pico de gallo for taco night! This one is made chunky style by its lazy namesake with Roma tomatoes. 3 firm tomatoes 1/2 medium red onion 2 medium cloves garlic 1-2 jalapeño peppers 1 tbs chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 fresh lime Dice, chop, mince &...
Mom’s Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Mom’s Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Haven’t made this one myself yet, but our garden is busting with broccoli this year, so we will definitely give it a shot. Looks and sounds delicious! Here’s what Mom said you need and 10 easy steps: 1 “oronoque” deep dish pie shell (partially defrosted is best) Fresh...
Maple Bourbon Turkey Brine

Maple Bourbon Turkey Brine

Ever wonder why some Thanksgiving turkeys just taste so much better than others? The secret is in brining. Once you brine your bird, you’ll never want to have it any other way. There are endless methods out there but the main ingredients are water, salt, sugar and...