I pride myself on not being gullible. Yet, there are times when my trusting nature can get the best of me. I just came out from a situation like this. It took me a couple of days to say, no more! It was tough, it was disheartening, and it was daunting. But with God’s guidance, … Continue reading Discerning Cons
Ingredients: Sauce & Filling: 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer hearth healthy Thrive algae oil) 1 medium chopped white onion (plus 1/8 cup chopped uncooked for final step before baking) 2-3 medium minced garlic cloves 3 tablespoons good chili powder (I use a dark red) 2 teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoons oregano (You may … Continue reading Chicken Enchiladas
I’ve competed all the decorations for the Christmas season. Cookie plates for my neighbors have been chosen and recipes are abundant. Currently, I am making apple butter for one of my kind neighbors who brought over Fisherman’s Stew a few weeks ago. It was extremely delicious and came at the most appropriate day and time, … Continue reading Simple Gifts
23rd of October, 2019-11:00 am (MST) On a phone call, on a balmy day last summer my ultra-feminist friend said to me…Wear slacks! Don’t wear a skirt! I was planning a visit to a different friend in the southern regions of Colorado. I said “No, I’ll wear a skirt. A skirt will be cooler and … Continue reading Making Sense Of It All
A delicious and moist recipe. It can also be used for making my pumpkin cornbread dressing. A nice addition to Thanksgiving meals. Ingredients: 1 cup flour (you may substitute for a gluten free ready blend). 1 cup cornmeal 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp freshly … Continue reading Recipe: Pumpkin Cornbread
Garlic (medium size) : 2 heads Red Chili pepper (dried or fresh) : 20-25 Shallots : 2 White Vinegar : 2-3 tbsp Sugar : 1 tbsp Peanut or sesame oil : 2-3 tbsp Salt to taste Fish sauce : 1 tsp (if using) 3 handfuls of cleaned and largely torn Holy Basil leaves Method (Use disposable … Continue reading Recipe: Holy Basil Chili Paste
Ingredients 1 16 oz mason jar washed and sanitized 1 to 2 red onion (organic if possible) 4 fresh sprigs of lemon thyme (washed and crushed) 1 tbs unsalted pickling spices 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (more to taste) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 12 oz White vinegar (4 to 5%) acidic or more if you … Continue reading Recipe: Pickled Red Onions w/Lemon Thyme