Hello Lovelies, One of my favorite places is outdoors! Cooking outdoors bring a whole new meaning to to the word "cooking". There is something so very rewarding about cooking with fire, that you created, and coming up with something yummy that you truly made yourself. What better way to reuse old materials than to build an … Continue reading DIY Brick Outdoor Rocket Stove for Less than $50
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Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Hello Lovelies, Happy Sunday!! Every Sunday, my family has brunch. And in our home, it's biscuits and gravy! I use a cast iron skillet for both my gravy and biscuits. This will also work and be just as fantastic in a regular skillet and cookie sheet. Gravy Whole Milk Black pepper Garlic powder Salt … Continue reading Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
How to Render Lard
Hello Lovelies, I saw this in my Cast Iron Cooking Facebook group and thought I would share! I use lard in my biscuits and baking. There are so many other uses such a balm, lamp oil, and medicinal purposes. The real surprise is homemade soap. Huh...who woulda thunk? Lol Lard is one of the very … Continue reading How to Render Lard
Homemade Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese
Hello Lovelies, I know, I know, any one can make tomato soup and grilled cheese, but this was AWESOME! I used two jars of my homemade canned spaghetti sauce dated 12/25/15 that I had stored in my pantry. Tomato Soup -4-5 cups of spaghetti sauce, marinara sauce, or your favorite sauce. Mine is seasoned with … Continue reading Homemade Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese
Homemade Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Mmm it's chilly outside, we're lazy in pjs, so why not make the best winter comfort food ever!! Soup! It's super easy and takes about 20 minutes to make. You will need two pots. -2 lbs diced potato -8oz sour cream -2 cups shredded cheddar -3/4 cup flour -6 cups chicken broth -4 cups whole … Continue reading Homemade Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Life of a Frugal Wife 