White Chocolate Covered Snack Mix

Sweet and Salty.

Enough said, right!?!

Who doesn't need this combination every once in a while? ;-)

This snack mix is a hit with adults and kids...when you need to take something for a sports game, a school class party, a pot luck, or just because.  After all, who needs a reason to eat chocolate!?!

Individual Meatloaves With Cheesy Sauce

Some foods seem to be in constant rotation...

Meatloaf seems to be a menu staple for many home cooks, me included.

Chicken Terminology

Whether you are new to raising chickens or you are a seasoned chicken keeper, there are some words that you may scratch your head, and think 'what'?

I just wrote a post for Community Chickens listing (in alphabetical order) some common chicken terms.  Click HERE to read.

Community Chickens is a website from Mother Earth News and Grit magazines, bringing you lots of poultry information from flock keepers just like you.

The Benefits Of Using Wood Ash Around Your Chickens

If you have access to wood ash from a fire place or wood burning stove, why not put it to work for your chickens.

In my recent article for Community Chickens I go over some benefits of using wood ash around your chickens.  Click HERE to read more.

Garlic Crostini

Do you like garlic bread?

Then you are going to like this 'recipe' for garlic crostini.

For the bread, I like to use a french baguette, sliced about 1/2 inch thick.

I like to bake the crostini on a stone.  It helps to create even baking on these small pieces of bread.
But, a regular sheet pan or cookie pan will also do a fine job.

Start with some extra virgin olive oil.

Mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley with the oil.

Brush both sides of the bread.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.

Turn the bread over.

Bake for an additional 2 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Mmm Mmm
Crispy bites of pure goodness!

Cheesy Garlic Potatoes

Are you a meat and taters kind of person?

...or maybe just a tater kind of person?

Many times, I enjoy the side dishes more than the main dish.

Taters combined with garlic and cheese?

Yes, please!