Category Archives: Domestic Bliss

Air-Fried Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients: I mixed the seeds, oil, and salt together and then air-fried the seeds at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Every so often, I would remove the frying pan and shake them up a bit. The seeds are delicious to eat as a snack, especially as they are nice and crispy. However, we planContinue reading “Air-Fried Pumpkin Seeds”

Perfect Pickled Cabbage

Perfect Pickled Cabbage Ingredients: 1/4 head large cabbage, shredded 3 carrots, shredded 1/4 large onion, grated 1/2 jar bread and butter pickles, with two tablespoons brine Salt, pepper, celery seeds, and sugar to taste. Process vegetables and pickles, separately in food processor to desired consistency.  We like our slaw a little on the rough side, Continue reading “Perfect Pickled Cabbage”

Spicy Pepper Cheddar Corn Bread

Spicy Pepper Cheddar Cheese Corn Bread Ingredients: 1 cup diced hot peppers 1 1/4 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 T. baking powder 1 scant tsp salt 4 large eggs 1 cup corn 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar 1/2 stick butter, warmed to room temperature 1 Tablespoon sugar Putting this togetherContinue reading “Spicy Pepper Cheddar Corn Bread”

Elijah the Fishbite by Agnes Sligh Turnbull

As a preacher’s kid, Elijah the Fishbite was one of my favorite elementary chapter books. My son Jared and daughter Manda loved the story as well. Cat-lovers, all, I have very fond memories of sitting on our old blue sectional all cuddled up cooing over the old fashioned illustrations and reading the story, one chapterContinue reading “Elijah the Fishbite by Agnes Sligh Turnbull”