Over the last couple of months, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, putting together menus has been a challenge. There have been many times that stores were out of what we wanted. We use curbside grocery pickup, so when the items we request are unavailable, the stores make substitutions. Because of these substitutions, we’ve ended up with nearly … [Read more...] about Creamy Garlic Meatballs
Keeping the Home
How to Store a Cucumber Without it Getting Mushy
My middle daughter loves cucumbers. They are her favorite vegetable. Unfortunately, I’ve found it a little difficult to keep them fresh. I’ll slice a portion of a cucumber for her one day and it’ll be nice and crisp. Two days later I’ll slice some more and it’ll be mushy and gross. I’ve done a little research and tried various … [Read more...] about How to Store a Cucumber Without it Getting Mushy
May 2020 Dinner Menu
The events of this year have been anything but expected! As I look at the title of this post, I have a difficult time believing it is actually May. It is, though, which means it is time for another menu. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, stores have had a difficult time keeping some items in stock. Without knowing what I’d be able to … [Read more...] about May 2020 Dinner Menu
Butter Pecan Muffins
I’d had a nearly empty bag of pecans in my freezer for a while. This past week I finally got around to using them! These amazing Butter Pecan Muffins only require a couple of tablespoons of chopped pecans, so they were a perfect way to use what I had. Though they only require a small amount of pecans, they have a big, delicious … [Read more...] about Butter Pecan Muffins
Coconut Cornmeal Muffins
Some of you have read the title of this post and are thinking that coconut and cornmeal are two things that don’t go together. Believe it or not, when in a cake or in muffins, they actually taste quite delicious together! About 14 years ago I spent a good portion of the summer in Brazil. I was there doing health promotion work. Brazil … [Read more...] about Coconut Cornmeal Muffins
April 2020 Dinner Menu (AKA Meal Planning During a Pandemic)
This is the time of the month when I usually sit down and plan my dinners for the coming month. However, because we are in the midst of a global pandemic (COVID-19), this month has been anything but typical and it is likely the coming month will also be atypical. Under normal circumstances, I plan an entire month’s worth of dinners … [Read more...] about April 2020 Dinner Menu (AKA Meal Planning During a Pandemic)
Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
I had Sloppy Joe Pasta on our menu for this month, but I decided to make a pasta bake instead. My thought was that, because the bake contains cheese, it might be easier for me to add a vegetable (bell pepper) and still get my family to eat it. It worked! My family enjoyed this simple Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake. What leftovers we had were … [Read more...] about Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
How to Stop Misplacing Remote Controls in Your Home
Today we are going to look at a challenge that troubles countless households: Keeping track of remote controls. Missing remote controls account for hours of lost productivity and families sometimes end up arguing as they attempt to find the missing devices. What are some effective ways to stop misplacing these? I’m obviously … [Read more...] about How to Stop Misplacing Remote Controls in Your Home
