Also, apparently, known as “diet-bread” (wouldn’t that be nice?). Easy, right? One would think. But not the way The Frugal Housewife chose to present it! Honestly, this recipe turned out…but I’m getting ahead of myself. Don’t forget to watch the short version over on Instagram! Sponge Cake The Frugal Housewife Published in 1832 This recipeContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Sponge Cake”
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When It’s Time to Stop Eating Frogs
One of my favorite sayings is Eat The Frog! For anyone who has no idea why on earth I would eat a frog, it essentially just means to do the difficult things first. The things you don’t want to do. So, you know that doctor’s appointment you’ve been putting off? Or those reels you needContinueContinue reading “When It’s Time to Stop Eating Frogs”
Dinner at 1800: Macaroni Pudding
The full name is actually Macaroni Pudding a la Parisienne, but that is kind of hard to fit in a subject line. Today’s recipe is from the Harvey House cookbook, and let me tell you, for a Harvey House recipe, there is surprising lack of information. Just wait. you’ll see. Don’t forget to watch theContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Macaroni Pudding”
Being Discouraged
Wondering why my blog post is so late today? I’ll be honest…it’s because I didn’t want to write about hope today. Nope. I wanted to sit and wallow. Because sometimes there are just those days–or weeks–where you wonder if it is all worth it. And not just about writing. About life in general. When itContinueContinue reading “Being Discouraged”
On the Trail: Food
Food may be one of the most fascinating topics of the trail. Then again, it’s me. I love cooking. And I have my whole Dinner at 1800 thing…so maybe I am biased. Nevertheless, I shall proceed. Anyone who has studied the trail knows there is the basic list of supplies that emigrants were supposed toContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Food”
Dinner at 1800: Fried Cakes
But wait a second? You promised us Camp Bread!! I know, I know. Don’t freak out. It’s the same thing. I promise! So, this is a recipe in a letter from Narcissa Whitman to her sister in 1836, and I have access to it courtesy of The Oregon Trail Cookbook by Leslie J. Whipple. ButContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Fried Cakes”
A Season of Impatience
Every year around this time (okay, let’s be honest – by the beginning of the month), I start to get impatient. I am ready to be done with the cold, dark, dreary days and search for any hint of sunshine and warmth. I revel in the days that get up into the 50s or evenContinueContinue reading “A Season of Impatience”
Dinner at 1800: Rice Pudding
I know. Rice pudding? Really? Yes, really! And I didn’t let Daniel know what I was making because I wanted to see his face when I placed it in front of him. But, without further ado, let’s get down to it – because this was a fun one to figure out. Oh, and don’t forgetContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Rice Pudding”
Dancing Through the Forest
I feel like half of life is just surviving it. Which I hate saying because…I mean, we are supposed to enjoy life, aren’t we? All the movies, all the books, all the inspirational speeches…everything talks about finding joy in life. Not letting it overwhelm you, or getting too caught up in your career, money, hardships,ContinueContinue reading “Dancing Through the Forest”
Dinner at 1800: Fricasseed Chicken
I openly admit it – I cheated a little on this recipe. You see, the recipe said to singe the chicken and then cut it into pieces. A google search told me that singing the chicken was to help get the last of the feathers out, so that seemed an unnecessary step. And, although IContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Fricasseed Chicken”
Forest Idylls 