Category Archives: Vittles

Well, when you have another basket of lovely local cukes, then it’s time to try a new recipe or two. I’ve been meaning to try making real pickles, not just frig pickles. So, my plan was to try bread and … Continue reading →

Okay. I am officially a chutney freak. We tried the peach chutney on rice and ham and it was SO good, oh my gosh. Had a sort of Oriental, or maybe Indian taste… that savory and touch of sweet… so … Continue reading →

Oh boy, did we strike it rich! We found the most delightful family farm only about 5 miles from our house. the Grams Farm in Maumee. They have a fruit and vegtable stand and they also raise their own hogs … Continue reading →

I spent the evening with my girls doing some jams and jellies and we came across this cute little new website. It’s called Sweet Preservation and it’s devoted to fruit preservation! Go and take a look! We tried a peach … Continue reading →

Just a little cool tip for the summer time… If making cookies and heating up the house for hours is not something you want to do… try this. Mix up 3 big batches of cookie dough… you can even use … Continue reading →

I dreamed I was making the most perfect biscuits… all soft and fluffy, raised up and just a hint of sweetness and ready for some jam or gravy or just a big old dollop of butter. I’ve never been able … Continue reading →

That’s it. I’m learning how to make good biscuits tomorrow if it kills me. I want sausage and gravy and scrambled fresh eggs for breakfast and it’s going to be homemade the whole way. I’ve searched through a bunch of … Continue reading →

Oh boy…   its that time of the year… time to start canning and preserving some of the awesome local goodies.  I wish I could say that these were all blueberries from our plants but in reality, there are about … Continue reading →