Let this post inspire you. — The following is from a Facebook post by Donna Coonce, the co-owner of Five Feline Farm. She is the gardener and is also in charge of marketing for this business. This post spoke to me and I hope it speaks to you. Do you ever feel you don’t measure up…

I did when I made two new dishes from leftover potato soup. I hate food waste. Mind you, I can’t use up all of our leftovers before they go bad, but I try. At the same time, I don’t like to simply reheat and serve just anything. …

At least that is the closest comparison and they are equally delicious. — Every food culture has a dish consisting of dough wrapped around a tasty filling. They even have cool names: empanadas, tamales, pierogi, samosas, and spring rolls to name a few. I am no expert on any of these but in the descriptions, I can find common ground. Empanadas are a…

Why I recommend you own and use both. — I am always looking for ways to improve my efficiency in the kitchen. One task I’ve been exploring for efficiency is peeling potatoes because I use a lot of potatoes. White potatoes, red potatoes, and sweet potatoes are all regular ingredients in my cooking. …

What is in a name? — Some recipes in Momma’s old recipe box have odd names, this is one of them. This recipe card in Momma’s cramped writing is the first time I ever saw beef referred to as a bird. A quick Google search though reveals this is not the only version of Beefsteak Birds…

The first question is, how does someone end up with cornmeal leftover? — You read the caption right. Used. Let me define what I mean by “used” cornmeal. One of the products I make for my cottage food business is English Muffins. Tender and moist, these fresh pillows of joy are nothing like what you will buy in a grocery store. Part of…

What to do when you have bits of things left over in the kitchen. — It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. I don’t know who said that, but I think it is true. Humans needed to travel faster than a horse could trot, so people invented the car. People wanted a chocolate bar that traveled well, so Milton Hershey developed one. …

I do all the things: freeze, dehydrate, and can my excess produce. — When food is plentiful, whether you grow your own or come across a great deal at the farmer’s market, it is a good idea to preserve some for later use. The primary methods for food preservation are freezing, dehydrating, and canning. …

What is it with service providers these days? — Perhaps I am showing my age when I say people used to keep their commitments. Is it too much to ask that when you say you will do something, you actually do it? A couple of examples. In March, I ordered a piece of custom garden art. The artist and…