Most of you don’t know, but I went to school for Veterinary Technician. I attended MATC in Madison, WI. After graduating from the program, I took my state certification test and became a Certified Veterinary Technician. As part of one of our courses, we studied a section on animal nutrition. Professor Kaye invited a Hill’s … Continue reading The Day I Ate Dog Food
That title is a mouthful, but honestly, it is the truth. Things my husband shouldn’t have eaten, but did. He can be a danger to himself in the refrigerator or snooping around the kitchen. I resorted to labeling most everything in the refrigerator when we were first married. Dog Biscuits Back in Wisconsin, I had … Continue reading Things My Husband Shouldn’t Have Ate: Dog Biscuits and Gummy Vites
Image by congerdesign from Pixabay I bet you’re about to say, “Hey, you said last week we were going on a coffee trip.” To which I would reply, “Yes, I did say that, but like all women, I forgot I had to do one last-minute thing.” I’ll keep the car running. Just sit tight. I … Continue reading Bob’s Red Mill
Image by mathgun from Pixabay I remember my mother talking about casseroles her mother Grace would bake. At that time, post-World War Two, most Americans were in recovery mode. Victory Gardens were still thriving. The mindset of “scrimping and saving” still had a stronghold. Casseroles in the oven meant company were coming. You really “put … Continue reading The Heartwarming Casserole
Image by LiudmilaB from Pixabay In last week’s cliff-hanging article, I left Brad and perhaps you a little bored of my dishwasher adventure. But I feel that someday, someone is going to run into the same problem, and here I will be with my dishwasher victory article, and that person will find victory as well! … Continue reading Dishwasher Victory: Part Two
I hope you have enjoyed our little tour through “Dear Mrs. Yoder: Recipes from an Amish Cookbook”. Today well will be sharing a few more recipes from their unique and fun cookbook! Sometimes when reading some of the “older ladies” recipes, I chuckle and wonder what was meant by a “hot” oven or a “moderate” … Continue reading Dear Mrs. Yoder: Recipes from an Amish Cookbook- Part Three
I planted concord grapes here in Minnesota about 7 years ago. It has been a bit of a battle trying to keep them growing. Of the three concord grape plants that I have planted, only one has survived while the other two have been replaced with new plants several times. This year was the very … Continue reading Concord Grapes!
Common uses of mustard are: cracked and used as a seasoning or pickling spice powdered for use in dishes and rubs prepared as a condiment for sandwiches and dishes oil to add to dishes as well Pardon me Mustard made its pasty way to American in the 1700s. People enjoyed a spicy, strong brown mustard … Continue reading Flustered by Mustard Part 2
A few weeks ago a friend and good cook passed away. Henry Klumper peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 18th, 2020. Over the last 11 years, Henry and I have many cooking “chit-chats” Most of these conversations centered around cooking. Henry was easy to talk with, a good listener and could carry on meaningful conversations about … Continue reading Celebrating a Friend and Good Cook
The summer Veterinary Technician Internship was the highlight of each student’s training. I had finished my first year of studies and was eager to embark on a summer of learning my trade. A summer filled with critters galore and I was to be in the center of it all. Pure heaven! Developing my skills as … Continue reading The Summer Veterinary Technician Internship
