Spaghetti or spaghetti squash – which came first? NOTE: This post contains an affiliate link which means if you click on it and make a purchase, I make a commission. This doesn’t cost you anything additional. These commissions help to keep the rest of my content free, so thank you!  Pasta History The history of pasta noodles goes back to Etruscan tomb carvings in 4th century BC, but it’s believed to go back to 2000 BC in Western China. Learn more about China noodles and the Silk Road, ancient trade routes that connected China to the Mediterranean Sea, from the book, On the Noodle Road: FromRead More →

Ribbon Cane Syrup – a Breakfast Food   NOTE: This post contains an affiliate link which means if you click on it and make a purchase, I make a commission. This doesn’t cost you anything additional. These commissions help to keep the rest of my content free, so thank you! How can you go from craving homemade salsa and chips to ribbon cane syrup? It’s simple. When you grow a garden, especially one with several tomato plants, you constantly have tomatoes and peppers. Add an herb garden to that, and you mix in cilantro, dill, and any other tasty greens to make an original homemadeRead More →

 Sausage & Veggie Breakfast Sandwich Nutrition-minded moms (and grandmoms) plan protein-packed meals for their families. They know that a nutritious breakfast starts off the day better with a filled tummy. Why not begin the day with a breakfast sandwich? Microwave Breakfast When you feel full, the cravings don’t gnaw at you as much. A breakfast that includes plenty of protein helps fend off snack cravings. This Breakfast Sandwich – Sausage and Veggie meal will load you up on protein. Have it first thing in the morning or for brunch. It’s quick and easy. Pop the patties in the microwave, toast the bread, and your mealRead More →

Benefits to Kitchen Garden Salsa The best thing about growing a kitchen garden is the salsa. Choose sweet, hot, mild, or spicy. You can change up the recipe every time you make it or keep the same one if you like it that much. What do I like about making my own garden salsa? It’s fresh. Organic. Right outside the kitchen door. When I have everything to make it but a jalapeno, I don’t have to drive to town to buy a pepper. You can always have salsa on hand. If you don’t have any freshly made, you don’t have to wait. It only takesRead More →

Follow my blog with Bloglovin  Eat a two-egg omelet for breakfast, and you have about 12 grams of protein. Add pork sausage, onion, and herbs to that, and your protein increases to about 18-20 grams. Protein and exercise together can boost muscle mass and metabolism. Grow an herb garden close to your kitchen. When you’re cooking, then you can quickly go outside and grab the herbs you want. Organic herbs add so much flavor to dishes. Dill, oregano, and cilantro from my kitchen herb garden were included in this omelet recipe. First, I chopped up the already-cooked pork sausage and part of an onion. SinceRead More →

Jack Daniel’s Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Angie’s Sweet & Spicy Salsa Recipe Crockpot Jack Daniel’s Barbecue Pulled Pork and Brown Rice Recipe One carton Jack Daniel’s Pulled Pork 2-4 servings of brown rice (add water per servings of rice) Sweet Tea Marinade (HEB brand, but you can make your own sweet tea and use it) Cook on low 2-3 hours. This week I’ve been creating crockpot recipes. Yesterday I needed to have dinner ready at 5:00 pm. For the crockpot menu, I chose brown rice and Jack Daniel’s Seasoned and Cooked Pulled Pork with Jack Daniel’s Barbecue Sauce that you’re supposed to heat andRead More →

NOTE: This post contains an affiliate link which means if you click on it and make a purchase, I make a commission. This doesn’t cost you anything additional. These commissions help to keep the rest of my content free, so thank you! Crockpot BBQ & Sweet Tea Chicken Today’s crockpot meat at Kitchen Hospitality is Crockpot BBQ & Sweet Tea Chicken Drumsticks. Easy to make. Barbecue delicious. What I love about this crockpot chicken recipe, besides tasting yummy, is that it’s perfect for a busy eBay or blogging day. Such a day means taking photos when the natural daylight is just right, preparing pictures forRead More →

February is filled with dip, snack, and dessert recipes galore for Super Bowl get-togethers and Valentine’s Day. But what about after those two most popular occasions? After all those snacks and sweets, veggies sound very appetizing. Too many snacks and desserts can pack on the pounds quickly. I’ve been choosing more protein meals, cutting back on meat (although I love it), and increasing vegetable and fruit intake. Veggies for Breakfast This morning I started off with a veggie-packed three-egg omelet. Too many eggs? Perhaps not. My husband met a professional truck driver who feeds his pet macaw a four-egg omelet for breakfast. I had theRead More →

This week I’ve challenged myself to prepare meals by using four different kitchen appliances. Crockpot, microwave, and griddle meals are doable. Pop-up toaster meals require a bit more creativity. I shared my griddle and pop-up toaster French Vanilla French Toast meal previously. It turned out successful, so much that I’ve made it twice already. The crockpot meal, Crockpot Pork Chops, turned out great. I’ll make that one again for sure. The recipe is for four pork chops, servings for up to four people. I also made a crockpot chocolate pudding brownie dessert. While that was cooking (1-1/2 hours), I cooked the chocolate frosting in the microwave.Read More →