LOVE is our theme of the month, and we are working on learning ways to show LOVE other than just telling someone that we LOVE them. Our kids have brainstormed some fun and budget-friendly ways to show LOVE for others. We want to learn to create memories without spending a fortune.
Continue reading “LOVE is More Than a Feeling: Showing GOD’s LOVE Through Action”
Did you know that August 19th was set aside to honor the humble spud? February 22nd is also set aside for sweet potatoes.
Continue reading “Special Holiday Meals: National Potato Day and Cook a Sweet Potato Day”
While Abraham Lincoln may have had many favorite foods, this is a menu that we came up with to make this day a little extra special, as he was an important part of our history. He was a simple man who preferred water over any other beverage, and it is said that he often had to be reminded to eat. I think my family history can also be traced back to him at some point.
Dinner
Oyster Stew w/crackers ** or Chicken Fricassee
Sweet Potato Casserole, Creamed Spinach
Dessert
Apple Crisp or Apple Pie w/vanilla ice cream
**We will be having Potato Soup in place of the Oyster Stew as we have a couple of people with seafood allergies.
I will try to post a few recipes that should be fairly budget-friendly and easy to make for anyone wanting to learn to make things from scratch.
This month is full of special holidays, but I thought I’d start with Groundhog Day on February 2nd.
We usually make a Woodchuck Pie, also known as a Shepherd’s Pie, and we have some of Phil’s Poppers on the side. There are a ton of variations to sides that you could make with this, but these are family favorites. Then for dessert we make dirt cakes with Nutter Butter ‘Groundhogs’… so cute.
There are at least 10 different holidays associated with Pizza Day, so I thought I’d gather my pizza recipes into one post to make them easier to find! These can also work on Pie Days!
Sourdough Boule w/flavor variations and Pizza Crust options
Desserts
You can also find recipes for fruit pizza, which has a graham cracker crust, cream cheese ‘sauce’, fresh fruit slices, and then a simple glaze drizzled over… so yummy! I can’t find my recipe, but I do try to make this from time to time.
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