Monthly Archives: February 2012
Cosleeping with a Regular Crib
| February 6, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Birth and Baby, Family, How To . . . |
Cosleeping is a perfect option for a mother who wants to keep their new baby close to them. I coslept with my two older children until they were nearly a year old. Even now they often end up in our bed at some point during the night. I currently cosleep with my new born baby girl, but before her birth I looked at various cosleeper options that attach to the side of a bed. Safety for my new… more
Spicy Tuna Dip
| February 5, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Appetizers, Dad's Corner, Gluten-Free |
This recipe for spicy tuna dip is actually my own creation. Yes, dads can cook too! It is gluten-free and tastes great with crackers as a dip or in sandwiches as a spread. My wife does not even like tuna much, but she can’t stop eating this one. Ingredients 2 – 12 ounce cans of chunk light tuna in water 1 – 6 ounce can of tomato paste 3… more
God, Thank You for Helping Me Hit the Sheriff’s Car with a Frozen Package of Meat
| February 3, 2012 | Posted by Steve under Tenderfoot Tales |
It was 1944 and our country was in the midst of a brutal World War. The men and women who worked in the agricultural industries were considered strategic workers, because they provided the food and supplies that kept everyone else alive, healthy and able to fight to include our armed forces. Like everyone else in the United States, these workers rationed food, commodities and anything made with metal. Few people… more
Savory Lentil Roast
| February 2, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Gluten-Free, Vegetarian |
This savory lentil roast recipe has been in the family since the early 1900′s, and has been one of our favorites. It is an easy to make vegetarian and gluten-free recipe that is really healthy. It does contain walnuts, eggs and condensed milk, so those who cannot eat those items should find substitutes. Ingredients 2 cups of cooked lentils (see post on how to cook lentils) 1/2 cup of… more
How to Make Gluten Free Breading
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Cooking: How To . . ., Gluten-Free |
This is a simple method for how to make gluten free breading: When I decided to take gluten out of my son’s diet I was overwhelmed by the cost of gluten free products and felt a bit lost lost. While I searched for substitutes, a girlfriend of mine whose daughter has Celiac disease suggested I use Chex® cereals for my breading because many of them are gluten-free. Compared to gluten-free… more
The Love of a Grandmother
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
As a child I looked forward to visits with both of my grandparents, but I especially loved to spend time with my grandmothers. The love of a grandmother was the best. My father’s mother, Grandma Hamilton, lived in California on an 80 acre cattle ranch nestled within the orchards of the San Joaquin Valley. There were many hot lazy days when I swam in their man-made lake with my cousins,… more
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