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First Bite of Mom’s Chili

It has (thankfully) been growing somewhat cooler in the state of Texas during the last weeks. Nothing like the temperatures I hear of from other parts of the country. Sometimes social media can make you sad when friends elsewhere talk about thier favorite season of autumn while you enviously look outside at the summer-level heat emmanating off of the sidewalks outside your closed window. At any rate, my family is feeling the pull of seasonal jackets, foods, films, and other items despite their uselessness in our current climate. This led to watching a holiday film, making some cookies, and putting … Continue reading →

Seafood Chili

My husband says he hates chili. He says there’s not enough chewing involved. But he really, really loves seafood–especially shrimp. This is a great chili recipe if you’re not a real big chili lover. It is healthier since it uses seafood instead of beef and it has a variety of flavors that culminate together to make a perfect cold weather dish. Serve this delicious chili with freshly made corn bread or cheddar biscuits (recipe below) You will need: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 5 garlic cloves, minced … Continue reading →

Moose is Full of Mischief!

I guess even dogs can get a wild hair now and then. My dog Moose (a German shepherd mix) has been full of mischief lately! It started a few nights ago. The dogs and I went to bed around ten (our usual bedtime, give or take an hour or so) after one last quick trip outside for piddles. Around 1:30 in the morning, something drags me out of slumber. Fwee! Fwee! This is the noise Moose makes when he wants attention; it’s a pathetic cross between a whine and a whistle. Moose only has the one “distress” noise, so I … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Soy Sauce to Yeast

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Cheddar Cheese to Chocolate Chunks

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →

Using Food Storage to Make Comfort Foods

As the weather begins to grow colder, many people begin to turn to the comfort foods that they love to eat. The hearty soups and stews, as well as heavier meals that keep us warm in the fall and winter. Many comfort foods are made from scratch or basic ingredients, so it is a great time to utilize your food storage. Many items also go on sale in the fall and winter, and it is a great time to stock up on them. Flour and sugar usually go on sale in the late fall, and canned vegetables will go on … Continue reading →