Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Who doesn't like macaroni and cheese?  I frankly don't know anyone that doesn't.  It has become such a staple on our family tables over the generations until, sadly, we take it for granted.  The grandparents on down in the family have always made their favorites.  The kids when little wanted the infamous blue box macaroni dishes.  I've made the soft cheese sauce macaroni, but always come back to my old fashioned baked.  Today bringing back my recipe for that.  I hope you enjoy it.

Great Gardening Tips from Paul Nelson

Paul Nelson

You probably remember a post done not too long ago about this man, his gardening and his life. If you'd like you can read more about it in Quite a Gardener Quite a Man.  He loves to share, and does so often.  

Who Has the Gardening Bug?

Look at these beauties!  I almost forget yearly about them until they pop their little heads up and start blooming!  It is beginning to look a lot like Spring, around here!  I'm beginning to feel the need to get my hands in the dirt.  We've had three of the most beautiful days, bordering on hot this week.  Are you ready for Spring?

Easy Beefaroni Bake

We cook so many homemade sauces around here, but  every once in awhile,  even we need a break! Do you want a semi-homemade recipe with very few ingredients?  This is one of my quick and easy recipes.

Cleaning, Organizing and Planning

I'm noticing a pattern with how I feel about cleaning and organizing.  It seems that after the Christmas Holidays, while taking down the decorations, I have the urge to really gut clean.  Do you?

Also planning ahead for the planting season that is almost upon us here.  I just get so excited thinking about it!

Easy BBQ Ribs in the Oven

The rib lover in this household is me!  Chuck will eat them, but I absolutely love them!  There are so many ways to cook them but today I'm sharing a slow bake then grill or broil to finish them off.

Grandpas Feeders

This hen is having a bad hair/feather day

She is hiding her identity, while she enjoys her meal from the feeder.

Today I'm sharing a wonderful find that we were late in adding to our chicken yard.  In fact, I wish we'd done it years ago.  We like them so well, that we've now added two for our flock!  The savings, in time and money, are something to be talked about for sure!

Quick Pizza Sauce

Do you make your own?  I admit the fact that most of the time I buy it. (hanging my head in shame).  I married into the Italian family, not born with it.  I do try to cook like it with a Southern touch that is. It is sad most of the true Italian relatives have long since passed away.  Could you imagine the recipes that could be had?  

Reminds me I need to get back to the Ancestry research.  I've found some interesting things in all family trees.  I went off topic again.  Today if you are rushed and just want a simple sauce to top your pizza with.  I'm sharing this one.

Blanching, Freezing Leafy Greens and Fresh Broccoli

Who is ready for fresh vegetables, soups and salads?  I for one am, after all of the rich holiday eating.  It is time for a lighter menu.

We have a grower nearby that plants some of the best tasting and most tender vegetables.  Every chance we get we load up on them for such a great price.  He almost gives it away!  It's true he loves growing things.  We love eating them so that works out very well!  Today I'm just sharing as a go to for myself as well as others that have asked me question about blanching and freezing these things.