Dust Dynasty is all the rage right now. Here are the best gifts for the Duck Dynasty fan on your Christmas list: Duck Dynasty: Seasons 1-3 Collectors Set with Limited Edition Duck-Camo Bandana -- If they don't have the DVD collection you an get them this special edition. Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen: Faith, Family, and Food--Bringing Our Home to Your Table -- Pick up Miss Kay's new cookbook. Looks like she knows down home cooking. I just don't know if I'm down with squirrel. Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle -- We all know Uncle Si is the best part of the show. This book looks hilarious, especially when he says Keep Reading
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French Rolling Pin (one of our favorite kitchen tools)
I have never been a fan of rolling out dough. It can feel so time consuming and labor intensive. I love the end product, but I hate the tedious process. I kind of move around my kitchen like a small hurricane, lots of speed and multi-tasking, very little finesse and fuss. Then my sister bought me this French Rolling Pin a year ago, and I absolutely love it. Something about it makes rolling out dough a pleasure instead of a pain. It's smooth, lightweight, and easy to use: the perfect rolling pin. It is definitely one of those kitchen tools that I now look forward pulling out of the drawer and putting to use. The simple design is both beautiful and Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s menu plan (11/18)
Menu Plan by our reader, Leslie, who blogs at Simply Music Wise about music, leaving a legacy, and living a well-rounded life with her children and students in Arlington, Washington. Howdy! I'm a Texan living in the northwest and believe me, my blood is thin. I love soup year round because of that, but my family only likes it during the winter months. Hurrah for cold weather. Soup everyday! If my natives get tired of soup, I freeze the leftovers for quick lunches. I've been a meal planner before it was cool. Here is my strategy: with 7 people in our family, each member takes 1 night of the week to choose their meal. That way they 'own' their Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s menu plan (11/11)
This morning I have been thinking about those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Freedom is a beautiful thing. Thank you, Veterans! Find FREE Veterans Day Meals & Discounts here. Here's what's for dinner at my house this week: Monday -- Mushroom Lasagna, Whole Wheat Bread, green salads Tuesday -- Potato & Broccolini Frittata, kale salad Wednesday -- Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans Thursday -- Pita Bread with Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad & Homemade Hummus, fresh fruit Friday -- Pizza Night! Saturday -- Simple Roast Chicken, baked potatoes, kale salad Sunday -- Dinner Out We'd Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s vegetarian menu plan (11/4)
I was so proud of myself last week. I stuck with my menu plan from Monday - Sunday! I can't even remember the last time that happened. Mine usually fall apart around Friday. Plans change or I forget to pick up some ingredients or we get a better offer for dinner. I am still convinced on the merits of making a menu plan every week. With four small kids in our home right now, life just runs so much more smoothly when I have a plan for dinner ahead of time. Here's hoping we have another good run this week! Here's what's for dinner at my house this week: Monday -- Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna, No-Knead Bread, green salads Tuesday -- Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s menu plan (10/28)
I am having a hard time wrapping my brain around the fact that we'll be into November by the end of this week. Crazy! I think the long stretch of October sun threw me off. I'm actually thrilled to have the rain back and looking forward to cozy fall days. I'm planning to dust off my Crock Pot for 2 meals this week. Every time I use it, which is rare, I wonder why I don't pull it out more. I would love to hear your favorite slow cooker recipes! Leave a comment with your link. Here's what's for dinner at my house this week: Monday -- Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, No-Knead Bread, green salad Tuesday -- Leftovers Wednesday -- Breakfast for Dinner: Keep Reading
Growing Garlic — It’s time to plant!
This post was originally published on September 21, 2010. There are a number of cool weather crops, like kale or cauliflower, that grow during our normally mild Pacific Northwest winters (more cool season planting ideas), but my heart belongs to garlic. You plant it in early fall (September/October), harvest it in mid-summer (July), and do very little in between. If you are looking to ease into this green thumb stuff, garlic is a great way to do it. I planted mine this week. If you are interested in growing your own, here are a few simple steps & tips: :: Buy full heads of garlic. I have heard that you want to buy local garlic so you Keep Reading