by Millie Copper | Apr 3, 2012 | Recipes
Game plays a prominent role in our meal plans. Living in Wyoming we enjoy what seems to be an abundance of antelope and venison. In my area, the game feasts primarily on sage brush and prairie grass. Having several wonderful ways to cook game is a quest I am on....
by Millie Copper | Apr 2, 2012 | Eating Real Food and Working, Feeding Children, food thoughts
I’m in the middle of a busy season. A special project that I have been working on for my employer is coming to an important point. On Monday and Tuesday we have a pre-audit of sorts. My employer is in Oregon and I am in Wyoming. My part of the pre-audit is...
by Millie Copper | Mar 22, 2012 | Budgeting, planned overs, USDA Thrifty Plan
$172 per week, two weeks, family of 5, real food. That is the current experience as part of the series Someone Else’s Shoes. We’re starting completely from scratch following the monetary guidelines put out by the USDA for the Cost of Food at Home Thrifty...
by Millie Copper | Mar 9, 2012 | Budgeting, food thoughts, Someone Else's Shoes, USDA Thrifty Plan
How many things in your cupboard do you take for granted? If you want to make tacos do you have all of the seasonings to add? Chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, etc? I know that I really rely on my variety of spices to make tasty meals. I like having an...
by Millie Copper | Mar 5, 2012 | Food Storage Recipes, Recipes
“Take me out to the ball game. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. I don’t care if I ever come back…” Do you like those Cracker Jack things that come in a box with a little prize? Or how about Fiddle Faddle? If those are something you enjoy,...