Crock-Pot Lentil Vegetable Chili~a great cold weather meal. A few months ago my friend and I were at Costco and got a sample of their lentil chili. It was amazing! It had that “out of a can” thickness that I have been after, so I started on a journey to the perfect lentil chili….
Archives for May 2013
Fast and Easy Patriotic Bunting Tutorial
DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun! Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, homemade health aids, tutorials, and the like. I’ve been wanting to make bunting for a…
Confessions from a Selfish Daughter, Cancer, and A Mother’s Day Charge
This post has been stewing in my mind for over a year. Since Mother’s Day is fast approaching, I thought this would be an ideal time to share about my mom and our relationship or lack thereof. Yep, I am a selfish daughter. I was even more selfish growing up. I am the firstborn of…
Dijon Vinaigrette Dairy-Free, G-F, Nut-Free
Dijon Vinaigrette Are you new to making your own dressing? If you have never made your own dressings, you’ll be amazed at how quickly a salad dressing can come together. Plus, you have the knowledge of what goes into your food. And it tastes way better! Have you looked at the back of your salad dressing…
Kelloggs Needs to Add More Nutrients to Some Cereals, & 2 Week Meal Plan #8
To see the meal plan and skip the Menu Musings, scroll to the bottom and read the bold. In yesterday’s Everett Herald (5/3/13), our local newspaper, they had a little blurb in the business section with the headlines Kellogg plans to add more nutrients. Why in the world would Kellogg need to add more nutrients? …