Face masks have become a critical piece of personal equipment as COVID-19 or coronavirus continues to spread across the world. As all of us prepare for how this virus spreads, emergency preparedness is critical. Vaccines are not currently ready, so hand washing, disinfection, and caution about coughing and sneezing are vital. When cleaning your home,…
Home-making
Have you ever gone to the library to read Godey’s Lady Book or Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management? I want home to be a haven. Sewing, crafts, cooking, and finding a cleaner, healthier lifestyle are all important to me.
Candy cane Christmas ornament: Hobby horse
I’m sharing with you a candy cane Christmas ornament that has been in my family for three generations. There are great candy cane choices that include the traditional peppermint, chocolate, and famous fruit candy flavors (Jolly Rancher, Sweetarts, Starburst…). These candy cane stick horses add some sweet whimsy to your tree and give you a…
Fresh tomato sauce, tortellini, & grilled chicken
Don’t you just love it when all the summer tomatoes start coming in? This fresh tomato sauce for pasta works with heirloom tomatoes in mid-summer. It also works great with the late summer roma tomatoes (this version can be frozen to enjoy in the winter.) The tortellini adds a nice noodle-cheese punch to the dish….
Macaroni and cheese – easy, baked, best – no sauce
Macaroni and cheese is one of the best comfort foods. It is often made with a béchamel sauce as a base. My favorite version is layered and baked, similar to quiche, which means you don’t have to make a sauce! The cheese you choose will make all the difference in how the macaroni and cheese…
Banana bread low carb
Banana bread is a favorite comfort food, but I needed it to be low carb. You can enjoy the flavors of banana and walnuts in this low carb banana bread. You will need two bowls, 1.5 quart loaf pan, measuring cups and spoons, mixing spatula, knife. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour…