by Millie Copper | Apr 4, 2011 | Food Storage, frugal options, Stretchy Beans
Since the beginning of the year I’ve been sharing my rotating menu each week. The other day, I was listening to a video and was reminded just why I put together this menu plan. Why we have Stretchy Beans three nights a week on the plan. Why the bulk of our meals...
by Millie Copper | Nov 20, 2013 | Stretchy Beans
This is a family favorite. The recipe is based off of Black Bean Soup in Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (that’s an affiliate link and additional affiliate links may follow). One thing I love about this soup is that it’s the perfect way to use up the...
by Millie Copper | Aug 30, 2019 | Stretchy Beans
It is still hot and dry here in Wyoming. Even so, I find myself thinking to the cooler days of autumn. One reason I love autumn is the change of foods. Soups, stews, and big pots of beans are oh, so welcome during the cooler months. But what about those days when...
by Millie Copper | Feb 22, 2017 | Food Storage, frugal options, Stretchy Beans
Just before Christmas one of the community Facebook groups that I’m a part of had a post from a family asking for assistance to help replenish their bare cupboards. There were several posts from people indicating that certain churches in the area had pantry...
by Millie Copper | Jan 25, 2016 | Meal Plans, Stretchy Beans
Menu Plan Monday ~ It’s back! In my early days of blogging I posted a menu almost every Monday. This menu served two purposes: ideas for you and a great way to keep me on track. When I stopped posting the menu I would *sometimes* type one out in a word...
by Millie Copper | Jun 16, 2014 | Meal Plans, Stretchy Beans
This week we’re still focusing on eating out of our food storage and enjoying the few items we produce ourselves. Our freezer is emptying out rather quickly which is normal for this time of year. We stock it up in the fall during hunting season and when...