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Chapter 4 of our ongoing Home Ec series focuses on milk and eggs. The book goes so far as to call milk “the almost perfect food”. Milk and eggs are perhaps the two food items which have undergone the most changes in terms of dietary recommendations and habits in the past several decades. As always,…
Many of us are choosing vegetarian meals occasionally. However, if you are feeding one or more meat-lovers you might be concerned that they will complain about the lack of meat. Here are 5 vegetarian meals that will please even a hard core meat lover. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate…
It’s April and time for a new book club selection. I suspect most of us are way overdue for a vacation so why not at least visit Italy vicariously via The Enchanted April? Much-loved since it’s publication in 1922, generations have enjoyed this charming story. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon…
Every once in awhile you encounter a movie that resonates with you on a deep level. Harold and Maude is one of those films. This coming-of-age, comedy-drama is dark and yet tender and touching all at the same time. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases….
Chapter 3 of Unit 1 in our ongoing Home Ec series provides a fairly in-depth look at quick breads or what the book refers to as “other bland foods” suitable for breakfast. It includes a scientific look at ingredients and what makes quick breads rise, as well as a number of recipes for muffins, biscuits…
It’s springtime and that means spring cleaning time. There are any number of exhaustive lists of spring cleaning chores available. I don’t know about you, but one look at those crazy long lists and a sense of despair washes over me. There truly is no way I could ever find time or energy to do…
Chapter Two of Unit 1 in our ongoing home economics study covers what are referred to as the “mild-tasting” breakfast foods. These include cereals, toasts, butter and other fats. There are recipes and cooking methods along with information regarding the nutritional content of these common breakfast foods. This post may contain affiliate links and as…
We all have those days when we need an easy dinner. Being able to throw a few ingredients in a slow cooker and have a delicious dinner a few hours later is a real treat on a busy day. Chicken Enchilada Soup is not only easy but smells wonderful to come home to. This post…
The March selection for the LWD Book Club is an old favorite of mine, Housekeeping: A Novel. It’s been years since I read this book and I’m ready to revisit Fingerbone, Idaho. The eccentric lives of the main characters captured my attention many years ago. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon…