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Garden Planning

Posted on January 27, 2012 by dracphelan

Well, it is a little past time to do a little garden planning. Last year was almost a complete failure for me, so I will be hoping for better weather (last year was record heat and extreme drought) and to … Continue reading →

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Lunch 7/31/2011

Posted on July 31, 2011 by dracphelan

Today, I grilled pork loin chops with a mayhaw jelly glaze (tastes similar to apple jelly). For a side I fixed an apple crisp from scratch. All of this was prepared on my gas grill. I preheated the grill while … Continue reading →

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My Enchiladas

Posted on July 17, 2010 by dracphelan

Once again, I am making my version of enchiladas. Part of the purpose of this recipe is to use as many storable or home grown items as possible. Continue reading →

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Mmmmm…. Apples

Posted on January 23, 2010 by dracphelan

As some of you may know, I’m a fan of apples (the fruit, not the electronics). Well, I found the Wood’s Cider Mill website. They sell boiled cider, cider jelly and cider syrup. All of these products are made by … Continue reading →

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Throw-Away Appliances

Posted on February 8, 2009 by dracphelan

Last week, our 20-month old gas range‘s oven stopped working. (I got it through my work.) The warranty was one year. My first thought was to have it repaired. The estimated repair cost was at least $300. Now I paid … Continue reading →

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Things I have accomplished/learned this weekend

Posted on January 11, 2009 by dracphelan

I made no cook strawberry freezer jam. I need to find a better recipe for than what is on the back of the no cook pectin. But, overall it is pretty good. I finally got around to testing the 2 … Continue reading →

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Contemplating My Yule Dinner

Posted on December 23, 2008 by dracphelan

This Thursday, I will be fixing a standing rib roast using Alton Brown’s recipe. For sides, I am preparing fingerling potatos in butter and garlic (in the slow cooker) and steamed broccoli. I am also wanting to bake a loaf … Continue reading →

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Chicken in a mushroom cream sauce

Posted on June 30, 2008 by dracphelan

Last night, I fixed this chicken dish for dinner. I came up with the recipe myself, and thought I would share it. Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tbsp. olive oil 4 cloves of garlic crushed and finely diced 1 … Continue reading →

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Steak with Whiskey Mushroom Cream Sauce

Posted on January 28, 2008 by dracphelan

2 One inch thick steaks 2 Cups of sliced Mushrooms (porcini/baby bellas is what I use) 1/4 Cup of whiskey or scotch 1/2 Pint of cream 1/4 Cup of butter 2 Cloves of garlic Seasoning and herbs 1. Season the … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie

Posted on November 22, 2007 by dracphelan

Click the picture for a larger image I made a skillet apple pie this morning. I used this recipe with the following modifications: Pre-made pie crust from Kroger instead of making it myself. I added some nutmeg. Apple pie just … Continue reading →

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