Millie Copper, Author at Homespun Oasis by Millie Copper

My Busy Kitchen

by Millie Copper | Nov 9, 2009 | Cooking

A short while ago, Wardeh at gnowfglins.com talked about her kitchen and and how well used it is. I can relate to this. My kitchen is what I think is called a galley kitchen and is a little on the small side. I do have lots of cabinet space which is nice and a little...

Planned Overs

by Millie Copper | Nov 5, 2009 | Cooking

I love the concept of a Rubber Chicken. Cooking one chicken and turning it into 2, 3 or more meals is not a new idea. Here is a post that shows how to turn that chicken into five meals. I’ve been using the Rubber Chicken (or Planned Overs) concept for...

Big Shopping

by Millie Copper | Nov 4, 2009 | Shopping Trip

Month two of my Once A Month Shopping. I went to two different stores this month. Baby Christopher was with me but so was my married daughter Angel. I’m so glad that she went along. At the first store (Smith’s), I ended up having to get a second cart and...

Food Thoughts and Budget Results

by Millie Copper | Oct 29, 2009 | Traditional Foods

I have been tracking what we spend on food during the month of October. I was inspired partly to do this by Jenny at the Nourished Kitchen and her Food Stamp Challenge. For the month of October, Jenny has been feeding her family of 3 on $227 shopping only at places...

Almost Take Out

by Millie Copper | Oct 28, 2009 | Cooking, Recipes

“Egg Flower” Soup and Fried Rice The basis of the soup is my homemade chicken stock and the flavoring was inspired by this lentil soup recipe which we love. The basis of the fried rice is, well, rice – brown rice. I should tell you up front that...