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Oatmeal Dumplings
I haven't tried this recipe yet. Though I will with my next big pot of soup. This recipe does come from an old WW2 cookbook. I carry on...
torchlightgirl
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Lentil Bacon Soup
Lentils are one of my favorites to add into soups and stews. They soak up the flavor of whatever you have put them in. Packed with lots...
torchlightgirl
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Replace Butter With Apple Sauce
Well, I still have some butter in my freezer. Eventually it will run out and I will not be buying anymore. The price is just not worth it...
torchlightgirl
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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September 2024 Update
Time has flown by the last few months. Taking care of my garden, canning, freezing, dehydrating and freeze drying has kept me busy...
torchlightgirl
Sep 14, 20242 min read
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New Thrifty Recipe
Life has been extremely busy. My garden is doing fantastic and have canned, dehydrated and freeze dried foods from my garden and...
torchlightgirl
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Just A Few Thoughts
Today I thought that I would share some things that have been swirling around in my brain. Too much honestly. So, just a few to throw out...
torchlightgirl
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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Applesauce Meatballs
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torchlightgirl
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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Beef Hominy Skillet
For the last 4 years I have been rationing our meat. Yep, I said that word. Inflation continues to rise and I could see things coming...
torchlightgirl
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Garden Tour #4
I am gooving to my jam...lol Those are my beautiful wild black berries. Since 2022 I have made at least 2-3 batches of black berry jam...
torchlightgirl
May 28, 20241 min read
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Garden Tour #3
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torchlightgirl
May 21, 20242 min read
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Garden Tour #2
Lovely rows of Bok Choy are coming up. Our growing season here in east Tennessee has been about 6 weeks earlier. Already picked and...
torchlightgirl
May 14, 20241 min read
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Garden Tour #1
Hi everyone! This is my busy time on our homestead. So much to do in order to have food planted for eating fresh and for later down the...
torchlightgirl
May 7, 20242 min read
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Homemade Salsa
Recently I needed to rotate and use some of my canned items. So, making some salsa was the task. This turned out amazing and very tasty....
torchlightgirl
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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Black Berry Jam
On our property we have anice sized wild black berry patch. Yep, they have thorns and have been poked several times since we have been in...
torchlightgirl
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Foraging Wild Onions
I do have a few things I like to forage on our bit of property. One of them is the wild onions. I snip the tops off and leave the bulb...
torchlightgirl
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Garden Experiment Success
Yesterday I worked out in the garden. Digging up the potatoes I had planted last fall. They did well. Most were a good size overall....
torchlightgirl
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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Pork Pie
This meal is one that has no recipe honestly. I have several of those. No measurements. On my meal plan calendar was turkey pie. Well, I...
torchlightgirl
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Owieâ„¢ Essential Oil
This oil I do keep in my small oil bag. I have used it on myself at times when running errands and I happen to bump my hand. My favorite...
torchlightgirl
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Chili Con Carne
This was a new recipe I tried recently. It turned out like a soup which was fine. Tasted really good though. I did add some frozen turkey...
torchlightgirl
Mar 12, 20241 min read
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Citrus Fresh Recipe
This oil is a fun one to add into many different types of food dishes. Feel free to download the image. My favorite essential oils: Get...
torchlightgirl
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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