Category Archives: peasant cooking

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Posted on May 13, 2024 by okieranchwife

I really like making my own fresh cheese. Elsewhere on this blog I have a post on making eastern European Easter cheese. This recipe is an even more simple process and I have made this several times. It is amazing … Continue reading →

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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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Asparagus and Potato Soup 2.0

Posted on April 15, 2024 by okieranchwife

So far I have harvested two pounds of asparagus from my patch. There will be more to gather this week.  Last spring I shared a recipe for asparagus and potato soup. Here is another one. This one has less ingredients … 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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New England Bean Chowder

Posted on March 10, 2024 by okieranchwife

So the morning started out at 35 degrees. The afternoon is supposed to be in the upper 60’s. Morning weather demanded a soup. So I was watching a video from Vermont and reminiscing about skiing at Stowe while in college. … Continue reading →

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The Spring “Weeds” are here!

Posted on May 4, 2023 by okieranchwife

The Spring “Weeds” are here! Many people run to get the herbicide to spray the heck out of those darn weeds. I run to get my foraging basket to gather as many as I can find to make a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Creamy Asparagus and Potato Soup

Posted on April 24, 2023 by okieranchwife

My asparagus patch is a hot mess right now. I’m working it. So far I have harvested about 3 pounds of asparagus from my garden. Asparagus from the garden is so good. I was able to clear out the dewberry … Continue reading →

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King Ranch Chicken Soup

Posted on February 14, 2023 by okieranchwife

Ohhhh, it is a windy, blustery day here in East Central Oklahoma. In this state the wind is a physical entity! This morning one of my cats was playing with a page I tore out of a magazine. It was … Continue reading →

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Spicy Sweet Slow Cooker Kielbasa

Posted on January 31, 2023 by okieranchwife

This dish started with a 2.5 pound package of Earl Campbells smoked kielbasa I found at the local grocery store. Normally $8.75, I bought it for $3.00 as a quick sale. I love these great buys. And the meal prep … Continue reading →

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