Category Archives: cooking tips

My Homemade Herb And Spice Mixes

Posted on May 6, 2024 by okieranchwife

No photos on this post. Sorry. Oh okay. But it is not cooking related. This is in my living room with some of my own photos from traveling through Scotland. That was during my previous life. The photos are the … Continue reading →

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Prepare Your Pantries

Posted on March 28, 2024 by okieranchwife

Yes, indeed. I said pantries. Plural.  You need a couple different pantries. Daily and long term. This is a photo of my daily go to pantry that is right off my kitchen.  You can see that I need to do … Continue reading →

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Sodium Chloride – NaCl and Beef Summer Sausage

Posted on February 9, 2024 by okieranchwife

The following is my opinion. I’m not a health practitioner. I don’t play a doctor on TV and I haven’t stayed at a Holiday Inn Express in years.. Folks, it’s salt. There are more than 30 references to salt in … Continue reading →

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Snake Bean Trichosanthes cucumerina anguina A new plant in my garden

Posted on July 29, 2023 by okieranchwife

When I saw this vegetable in the Baker Creek catalog I was intrigued. It did not disappoint me. The star shaped flowers smell like a very sweet honeysuckle. The vines and leaves have an odd aroma. I’m still not certain … Continue reading →

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Peasant Cooking for Modern Day Home Cooks

Posted on January 30, 2022 by okieranchwife

By peasant cooking I do not mean porridge gruel three times a day. I mean thoughtfully using ingredients to stretch meals. Many home cooks do this instinctually to feed the family. I am certain that everyone has experienced sticker shock … Continue reading →

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Red Chinese Noodle Beans

Posted on October 12, 2014 by okieranchwife

I have been very fortunate during this growing season. My Red Chinese Noodle Beans have produced a bumper crop. These beans are usually more than a foot in length but still tender. I bought my package of these heirloom green … Continue reading →

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Mise en place

Posted on August 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

I do like to watch cooking shows like “Iron Chef America” and Gordon Ramsay’s series. I would hear the word “Mise en place”. I eventually discovered that it is a French word pronounced “Me zen platz”.  Loosely translated, it means … Continue reading →

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