Welcome to my kitchen and garden! You'll find many healthy family-friendly meals, plenty of delicious baking projects, and stories and tips from our edible garden. Food is love and is meant to be shared and enjoyed.
Slow Cooker Favorites
Check out some of my readers' favorite slow cooker recipes!
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Winter Food
We make lots of hot foods on cold, wintry days. Soups and slow cooker meals are on the weekly menu, and baking is a favorite winter pastime in our family.
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Special Diets
Fast and Easy Recipes
For active families like ours, fast and easy dishes are a must. Check out the recipes that I make when we need a quick meal on busy days.
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Budget Meals
Feeding a family of five with three hungry teenagers can strain the food budget. That's why I keep a list of inexpensive meals handy when planning my weekly menus.
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