Last week I gave several recipes for using cornmeal. I promised to share some more with you this week. These are old, interesting recipes that I believe you will enjoy having. There are so many ways to use cornmeal that it is worth checking out other recipes for its nutritional and economical benefits. Just look […]
Keota, Iowa – Cornmeal is a basic staple that was used very often in the Pioneer diet and during the Great Depression. It was also one of the foods that Mom fell back on to feed her large family because it was cheap but nutritious at the same time. To get the best nutrition make […]
Keota, Iowa – I found some black walnuts in my basement the other day that needed cracked and picked. It’s funny how I have put that off for so long. That was something that Mom did quite often in late fall & winter. Us kids pitched in and helped and it was kind of fun […]
Keota, Iowa – Winter has kicked in full-force and with the cold temperatures we have finally gotten some snow. This time of year brings back memories of, as a child, making snow ice cream. For many years it was one of the easiest & cheapest ways for people to make ice cream. All you need […]
Keota, Iowa – There’s nothing like something hot from the oven on a cold winter’s day and even though we haven’t had many of them this winter we still have a few months to catch up. It looks like we may have some cold weather in the next few days. So get out your bean […]
Keota, Iowa – Today is my 6oth birthday. The years have gone by quickly! I was given some good advice from a young lady whose Grandmother told her just to enjoy each day & each moment as they come. I might add that we can enjoy remembering special times from days gone by, too. My […]
When I saw these instructions on how to dress a squirrel, it brought back memories of home. When I was growing up, my brothers would go hunting and fishing. Quite often they would bring home some rabbits, squirrels or bullheads (that’s fish for anyone who wonders). Whatever they could get, Mom would cook it up. […]
Some of my Mother’s recipes were passed down to her through family; some were exchanged with friends & neighbors, but I’m guessing most of them caught her eye and she scratched them down on a recipe card. It was a hobby she enjoyed that cost hardly nothing. I’ve done the same thing through the years. […]
Keota, Iowa – I was blessed to inherit my Mother, Georgia Diehm’s recipe box. It was crammed with old recipes dating back to pioneer days & the Great-Depression era. I appreciate the fact that most of them use basic, simple ingredients. I would like to honor her by sharing them with you. This may be […]
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – December 2, 2011 – The holiday season seems to go hand-in-hand with tempting treats that can cause scale shock on January 1, but that doesn’t have to be the case this year. “There are several ways to make your favorite holiday dishes healthier, and Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative team has […]
