Gardening

Growing Nasturiums

I have a thing for Nasturium flowers - and have had most of my life. The flowers are easy to grow and edible, and the seeds can be pickled and used like capers. But the leaves also fill the beds, keeping moisture in. I didn't note names this year, but I will save seeds to… Continue reading Growing Nasturiums

Gardening

June In The Garden – The First Half Of The Month

Photos of June in the garden, from the start of the month to the end of the second week. First nasturium flowers. Violas. First bell peppers. White Borage Eucalyptus. Yes, they seed as bad as a Dandelion does, but they are so pretty. Feral roses Wisteria in bloom The first week of June brought the… Continue reading June In The Garden – The First Half Of The Month

Recipes

Vintage Recipes: Man-Style Macaroni

You need this vintage recipe in your life - it is very much teenager-approved. And the American Dairy Association approved (and hoo, did they ever ply the consumption of dairy milk when Boomers were kids). I doubled the recipe and also baked it up to get that cheesy goodness. On the salt in the recipe… Continue reading Vintage Recipes: Man-Style Macaroni

Recipes

Baked French Toast Casserole

The boys love french toast, but I can end up standing in the kitchen forever making it to serve 5 people. So why not let the oven do the work for me? It only takes a few minutes to pull it together. Perfect for a busy breakfast or brunch. Baked French Toast Casserole Ingredients: 2… Continue reading Baked French Toast Casserole

Recipes

Bread Machine White Bread

I have a go-to recipe for white bread in my bread machine, but I try other ideas out - and this bread doesn't contain dry milk, as my go-to recipe does. While I keep dry milk on hand for baking (it's a great addition to baked goods), many have never used it, much less bought… Continue reading Bread Machine White Bread