We went from Fall to Winter overnight. I thought I was prepared, but not really. The Butcher and I were raking up leaves yesterday, and today there is snow on the ground. Tonight, we are going to have soup. I am making “Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup”. I have leftover mashed potatoes so I am using them in the soup tonight instead of boilinjg potatoes. 5 medium baking potatoes 15 oz. of cooked diced ham (mine were larger chunks about…
Are we really in the month of November? I do love this time of year. The air is crisp. The leaves are beautiful–some of you may have a different opinion on that if you just spent the day raking leaves. Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the horizon. This is a great time to reflect. I want all of you to know that I am thankful for each and every one of you. Thank you for sharing so much with me.…
Hope everyone is having a great day. We are definitely into the “comfort food” weather pattern. The sun is shining, and that makes it better; however, I miss the warm weather already. When I am cold I cook meals that will “stick to your bones”. The Butcher doesn’t like too many noodles in his lasagna. This recipe is perfect. In the entire pan there are only 6 lasagna noodles. This is a favorite of ours. I hope you will enjoy…
Some of you are probably a little skeptical by the title of my post. Is there anyone else like me out there? I can’t make a pie crust. I have tried every “no fail” pie crust recipe there is. I have tried everyone’s aunt’s, grandmother’s, mother’s pie crust recipe, and guess what–they failed. I am to the point that I won’t try another pie crust recipe. I have a mental block about it. I am resigned to making Pillsbury pie crusts…