by Millie Copper | Jul 12, 2022 | Cooking, Recipes
Are you ready for the best baked beans ever?! If you’ve been around Homespun Oasis for long, you know I’m a huge fan of beans. Pinto, black, white, red, lentils, garbanzo…you name it, I cook it! When we’re tired of eating regular boiled or...
by Millie Copper | Jul 5, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
July is high summer and fresh produce abounds! A fabulous way to save money on fruits and vegetables is to take advantage of what’s in season. Even in Wyoming, we start seeing farmers’ markets and produce stands with an abundance. The gardens are...
by Millie Copper | Jun 21, 2022 | Cooking, Recipes
Budget-friendly, low in calories, yet high in nutrition—you’ll love this collection of lentil recipes! Lentils are my favorite, most versatile legume. The unassuming little gem can be transformed into a variety of tasty dishes with the addition of simple spices...
by Millie Copper | May 2, 2011 | Meal Plans, Stretchy Beans
Last week I mentioned that I thought spring was just about here. About an hour or so after that posting, it started to snow. And continued to snow off and on through Saturday. So maybe I was mistaken. A little snow is okay. My prayers are with all of those affected by...
by Millie Copper | Jun 14, 2022 | Cooking, Fermenting, Homesteading, Preserving Food
Are you enjoying fresh produce from your garden, farmers’ market, or even roadside stands? June in the Northern Hemisphere means the beginning of summer and the beginning of garden abundance. June is also a wonderful month for fresh fruits! I’ve put...
by Millie Copper | Jun 7, 2022 | Cooking, Recipes
Easy, delicious, and hearty, these Sprouted Lentil Patties are a family-friendly and economical main dish. Even though they’re meat-free, they’re satisfying enough to please even my steak-loving husband! Sprouted Lentil Patties are fabulous when topped...