Thursday, April 30, 2026
Mashed Potatoes / You Will Make Them This Way Forever
Copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsForTea
Then type in "Mashed Potatoes" into the channel search
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Jumping Worms / In 37 States / Report them To Your State Dept. Of Agriculture
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/invasive-jumping-worms-background-identification-and-control
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Burrito Bowls
https://www.closetcooking.com/
photo by Closet Cooking
https://www.closetcooking.com/slow-cooker-white-chili-chicken-burrito-bowls/
Turnip Green Dip / Southern Bite / Stacey Little
https://southernbite.com/turnip-green-dip/
copy and past the link into yoyr browser
3-Ingredient Tomato Boursin Pasta / Southern Bite / Stacey Little
https://southernbite.com/3-ingredient-tomato-boursin-pasta/
copy and paste the link into your browser. You may need to scroll down in the browser, I had to using "bing" as a browser.
Southern Fried Corn / Southern Bite / Stacey Little
https://www.youtube.com/@Southernbite
go to the link then type in "Southern Fried Corn" into the search tab on the youtube channel
Friday, April 24, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Make A Beautiful Kaleidoscope
Go to Mark Montano youtube page by copying and then pasting this link into your brouser- https://www.youtube.com/@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark
..Then copy and paste this into the search tab on his youtube page- "Make A Beautiful Kaleidoscope"
Low Carb Cheese Puffs / Fake Cheetos
go to his youtube channel by copying and pasting this link in google or bing - https://www.youtube.com/@HighfalutinLowCarb
copy and paste this link in the search tab on his youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgiNXF4P-PM
or copy and paste this in the youtube search "THESE AREN'T CHEETOS! - The Best Low Carb Cheese Puffs I've Tried"
Chickpea and Cucumber Salad
4-6 servings
Ingredients :
400 g / 14 ounces canned chickpeas, drain and rinse
2 medium cucumbers, slice lengthwise and then into half moons
350 g / 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, slice in half
1 yellow bell pepper, deseed and dice into 1/2 inch pieces
8-10 black olives, slice into thin rings
1/4 red onion, dice fine
A bunch of parsley, destem and chop fine
Place everything in a bowl and toss.
cover and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes while you make the dressing.
100 g feta cheese crumbled for serving
Dressing:
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together.
Pour all at once over the chilled salad.
Toss to cover everything.
Serve immediately or keep covered and chilled.
Toss before serving.
Add the crumbled feta to each serving.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Dandelion Greens / Eggs / Fried Cornbread / Spring Tonic
Copy and paste- https://www.youtube.com/@CelebratingAppalachia
Search for "Dandelion Greens"
.Scroll down andclick on- "Dandelion Greens & Eggs - So Easy and So Yummy ll Fried Cornbread with Pepper Jelly"
Delicata Squash And Butternut Squash Soup
1 Small red onion, 1/4 inch dice
1 Rib of celery, 1/4 inch dice
1 Medium carrot, 1/4 inch dice
2 Cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
1 Delicata squash, 1/2 inch dice
1 cup Butternut squash, 1/2 inch dice
4 cups Chicken stock, or veggie
1/3 cup Uncooked rice
1 teaspoons Dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Dried dill
1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
1/4-1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
1 cup Baby spinach leaves, torn
1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Sauté the onions, celery, and carrots in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil until translucent.
Add the garlic and tomato paste.
Continue to cook until tomato paste haschanged color.
Add the two squash and stock, then bring to a boil.
Add the rice and spices.
Reduce soup to a simmer, cook for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, check for seasoning.
Add the torn spinach and vinegar to finish.
Serve with freshly ground black pepper and grated Parmesan cheese.
Delicata Squash Roasted With Parmesan Cheese
https://www.skinnytaste.com/parmesan-crusted-delicata-squash/
Delicata Squash With Brussels Sprouts and Oed onion Sheet Pan Dinner
https://www.skinnytaste.com/roasted-delicata-squash-and-brussels-sprouts/
Delicata Squash Stuffed with Sausage - Mushroom Stuffing
https://www.skinnytaste.com/stuffed-delicata-squash-with-chicken-sausage-mushroom-stuffing/
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Block Users In Gmail
https://open.substack.com/pub/rickstechtips/p/how-to-quickly-block-future-emails-ead?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
Crochet Cherry Bag Charm
search "bag charms" on this link https://www.etsy.com/shop/jaydainstitches/?etsrc=sdt
Quilt / Rail Fence / Easy Jelly Roll / Machine Sewn
Search "Fiber Spider youtube". Search "a sewing tutorial". Scroll down to see "rail fence quilt".
Crochet Bag
Copy and paste the link for the youtube channel,Bag-O-Day Crochet on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@BAGODAYCROCHET
Type in the search word "handbag". Scroll down and select the Blue Ombre Bag photo that has the title "Create Your Own Stylish Everyday Handbag/Quick & Easy Crochet Toutorial Great for Beninners"
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10 Minute Onion Noodles
Cook the onions first, then boil your noodles.
Copy and paste the youtube link https://www.youtube.com/@gina-table
Scroll down to "Gina's Table - Youtube" and click on it.
Type "onion noodles" in the search.
Scroll to find the video for "10-Minute Onion Noodles"
Click on it.
Pita Bread / Easy
Go to https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes
.Search for "Easy Pita"
.Click on "How to Make Pita Bread (Easy At Home Recipe) Food Wishes
Friday, April 17, 2026
Okra and Onion Fritters /Talli Faye
copy and paste the link for In The Kitchen With Talli Faye- https://www.youtube.com/@inthekitchenwithtallifaye4724
...then click enter
... then 3 links for Okra anfd Onion Fritters will come up. I selected the one that is 7K and she is making a small/half batch. They are all delecious y'all.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Fried Green Tomato Pickles, Turkey, Rice, Cornbread, Green Beans / Wonderful Pantry Supper
copy and paste this link to fo to Celebrating Appalachia youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/@CelebratingAppalachia
...then click on the link.
...then in the search tab in the channel copy and paste-
"I Haven't Fed Matt in 3 Days...I Made Fried Green Tomato Pickles"
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Fried Apple Pancake
slice one apple/thin and cook on med heat in a 8-9" non stick skillet (or well seasoned cast iron skillet) in 1/2 tbsp butter until it starts to brown (stir frequently) or 5 min. reduce heat to low. in a microwave safe 3 cup bowl add 1/3 cup oats, cover with water by about 1/2" add a pinch salt microwave on high 1 1/2 min. stir in 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 2 heaping tbsp baking mix or pancake mix, 1 heaping tsp sugar (or sugar sub), 1 tbsp maple syrup and 1/3 cup milk. it will be thick but pourable. return skillet to med heat and pour pancake batter over cooked apples. cook till edges start to brown. put a lid on skillet to set the center and turn heat to low. let it sit covered till center is set...touch it with your fingertip to test doneness. flip it onto a plate and enjoy. the apple may get dark but was not burnt.
Chicken Sausage
2 pounds ground chicken
2 tablespoons brown sugar, (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
directions
Mix the everything into the ground chicken, divide into 12-16 equal portions and form into patties.
Cook the patties in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
Option: You can either cook the patties right away, store them in the fridge for a day or two before cooking or freeze them to cook later.
Note: These freeze well! Place the uncooked patties on a sheet, freeze and then transfer the frozen patties to a sealed container to store in the freezer.
French Bread Pizza With Pineapple
Garlic Butter n Parm/Ramano cheeses w coarse ground black pepper on french bread loaf (toasted) then topped w Ragu pizza sauce, turkey pepperoni, canned mushrooms, more Ragu, Italian blend cheese, smoked turkey deli slices, canned pineapple rings and more Italian blend cheeses then baked till top cheese starts to brown.
Creamed New Potatoes And Early Green Peas
Mamma always said this would bring on Labor in your last month. It worked for me both times, within 24 hrs. Jodi Thompson Rubio and it is delicious.
Creamed Peas & Potatoes
INGREDIENTS:
several small new russet potatoes or small red skin potatoes, cut into bite size pieces, about 6 cups
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 c cream
1 c milk
3 c peas, fresh, canned (drained) or frozen
1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
To cook the potatoes you just boil them in water until fork tender.
Meanwhile, prepare a basic white sauce by melting the butter in a 2 qt saucepan. Whisk in the flour and then the cream and milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking until thick and smooth.
With a wooden spoon, stir in the chicken bullion and the peas and cook until heated through.
By this time your potatoes are pretty close to being done, Drain the potatoes and add them to the white sauce. Stir in pepper if desired. Do not overcook. You want the peas to remain crisp and not get soggy like canned peas (used canned peas the last 5 minutes of cooking).
Leftovers get somewhat thick, you may want to add some milk when you reheat this dish.
Tres Leche Cornbread / Supper / Snack/ Breakfast / Lunch
Cornbread made with Corn Meal Mix, eggs, Buttermilk, and Creamed Corn. Served hot, warm, room temp or cold curmbled into cold Half n Half.
Serve it in a cup, mug, glass or bowl.
Tradition And Games / Breaking The Wishbone From The Thanksgiving Turkey Or Any Time
I came across this post on my facebook page from 2018.
WOW! We just broke the turkey wishbone and it broke into 2 even sections with the top flying across the living room into the kitchen. I wonder what that could mean. My Daddy always broke the wishbone from our Thanksgiving Turkey with someone at the dinner. Daddy loved having fun and carving the turkey.
I went on line and looked up the history of wishbones....
Breaking the turkey’s wishbone is a long‑standing holiday tradition that blends folklore, symbolism, and friendly competition.
Origins and Meaning
The practice dates back to around 800 BCE among the Etruscans of ancient Italy, who believed birds, especially chickens, were oracles. After a chicken’s death, they would lay the furcula (wishbone) in the sun to dry, then stroke it while making a wish Country Living+1. With chickens scarce, the Romans adapted by breaking the bone in half so more people could share in the luck Delish+1. The tradition moved to England, then to America, where it was applied to turkeys Country Living. The wishbone symbolizes hope, luck, and fortune, with its V‑shape representing connection and the bringing together of wishes Cookist.
How It Works
After carving the turkey, the wishbone is removed (often before cooking for easier carving) Delish. Two people grip opposite ends, usually the thicker side for better leverage, and pull while making a wish. The person who ends up with the larger piece is believed to have their wish granted Delish+1. A dry wishbone is easier to break, so it’s often left to air‑dry for a day or two Delish+1.
Tactics to “Win”
Research by University of Michigan biomedical engineers suggests:
Grab the thicker side for more strength.
Keep your side steady to avoid breaking it yourself.
Choke up (pull closer to the base) for better leverage Delish+1.
Variations
Some versions involve balancing the bone on the nose, shaking it, or using a “fist‑choice” method where the other person picks which piece to keep HowStuffWorks.
Symbolism and Legacy
The tradition is a lighthearted way to add a touch of magic to the holiday meal, blending ancient superstition with modern family fun. It’s also tied to the phrase “getting your lucky break,” showing how deeply wishbones have embedded themselves in cultural folklore HowStuffWorks.
In short, breaking the turkey wishbone is both a practical (carving aid) and symbolic (luck‑seeking) ritual, rooted in ancient belief systems and now a beloved Thanksgiving custom and party game.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
The first time I used my Instant Potwas 2018. I cooked a whole (intact) Spaghetti Squash.
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1 cup of water in the pot
add the trivet
wash and rinse the squash
pierce it several times with a knife (you don't need to pierce it).
Plug in the pot.
place it on its side on the trivet.
Lock the lid on.
Push the steam valve to closed.
Press Manual to high pressure and set time for 15 minutes.
I let the pressure release naturally.
You can also cut it in half first (across or lengthwise) and scrape out the seeds.
Then cook it for 7 minutes.
I served it with Garlic powder and Truffle Butter
Green Ramen Skillet
1 paket of Ramen, Chicken or soy flavor. Cook as directed on packet
frozen edamame
frozen kale
frozen squash
zucchini
onion
frozen celery
slices of jarred jalapeno
cook on med high in a large skillet using 2 tbsp olive oil with a tsp of Paula Deen's house seasoning (black pepper, paprika and salt).
when the onion is soft add the liquid from the cooked Ramen.
then remove from heat stir in one container of guacamole.
then toss in the cooked Ramen.
Toss with tongs to cover the ramen with the sauce.
serve hot.
Graham Cracker Pudding or Eclair Pudding
Graham Cracker Pudding
Ingredients:
1 box graham crackers, plain, honey, cinamon or chocolate(strawberry, butterscotch, coconut, cream cheese,pistacio, any flavor) or vanillia wafers
ginger snaps, butter cookies, biscoff, coconut cookies, lemon cookies, Dutch windmill cookies
2 boxes vanilla pudding (5.1 oz each) or you can make homemade
1 box chocolate pudding (3.9 oz) - optional or you can add another flavor of pudding
1 jar peanut butter (you will not use a whole jar) - you can substitute with biscoff spread, or any nut butter or seed butter or Nutella or just omit it
1 pkg softened Cool Whip (8 oz) or you can make homemade whipped cream
Directions
STEP 1
Prepare puddings according to package instructions and set aside.
STEP 2
Prepare the chocolate pudding and set aside
STEP 3
Next, spread peanut butter on graham crackers. Place the first layer of graham cracker/peanut butter on the
bottom of 9x13 pan (peanut butter side up).
STEP 4
Then spread 1/3 of the vanilla pudding on top of that.
STEP 5
Then spread a layer of Cool Whip on top of vanilla pudding.
STEP 6
Make 3 layers
STEP 7
Layer until there's just enough room to spread chocolate pudding on top as a finish (use chocolate pudding
to top the dessert only).
STEP 8
Crush remaining graham crackers. Sprinkle them over the chocolate pudding for garnish.
STEP 9
Refrigerate 1-2 hrs or until graham crackers are soft.
Garlic Dill Cucumber Salad With Yogurt
Ingredients:
-3 mini cucumbers, sliced in thin rounds
-1 garlic clove, minced
-salt and pepper, to taste
-1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
-juice from half lemon
-1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped
-2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt
Instructions:
1. Mix the garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice dill and yoghurt in a medium bowl.
2. Add the sliced cucumbers and gently toss well to coat.
3. Sprinkle with fresh additional dill.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Tipper Makes Banana Pudding
Go to Celebrating Appalachia youtube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP87Uu3q9IDUpEl1xr8-VQA
..type in the search tab "banana Pudding" and click enter
..then click on the "Banana Pudding In Appalachia" video
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