Category Archives: food and recipes

Happy Monday, Happy July

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Kate Kresse

Can you believe that it is already July? My goodness the months have been flying by here. As always we each face ups, downs, challenges, losses triumphs but we believe anyway. I do hope that this week is starting out … Continue reading →

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Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffin

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Kate Kresse

Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins What You Need 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup quick oats ¾ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1½ cups of mashed banana … Continue reading →

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Cabbage and Sausage soup

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Kate Kresse

I am on the run so much these days with a ton of students and tutoring all over town. As a result, my crockpot is the best way to avoid junky take-out (or having air-popped popcorn for dinner) OK, here … Continue reading →

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Soup: Sweet Potato and some veggies n fruit etcs

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Ok I am on the run way too much these days. So I am going to try a new soup recipe! Hope it tastes good. Let me know if you try it! Ingredients (feel free to substitute liberally!) A leek … Continue reading →

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Layered Gooey Eclairs

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I spotted this recipe in the newspaper today. Gosh it sounds gooey, yummy, and easy! Ingredients: 1 3.4 oz box of Instant vanilla pudding 1 3.4 oz box in instant French vanilla pudding 1 8-oz tub of whipped topping 1 … Continue reading →

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Omelette muffins Recipe

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Adapted from a healthlinguist recipe (Makes 12) Spinach (or other raw veggies)  & Cheese Omelette Cups~ Frozen Spinach (or raw, or other veggies) 8 eggs Grated cheese Diced tomato Salt Pepper Paprika Preheat oven to 375F 1. Arrange spinach on … Continue reading →

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healthy eating is good for your mental health too

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

i know we hear advice about healthy eating. We hear that you are what you eat. On any given day we may or may not want to eat healthy. Sometimes we chow down on what is affectionately called “comfort food”. … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Mama’s quick veggie soup

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I have to say I am REALLY hungry for all things soup and veggie this week. You will enjoy this recipe—here is the link for the brilliant blogger who posted it! http://gicrockpot.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/mamas-quick-veggie-soup/ Mama’s quick veggie soup February 14, 2013 by Jennifer My mother … Continue reading →

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Soup for a busy day

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I just love, love, love making soup. It can be so hodge-podgey. Over the weekend I made a big batch. I used up some veggies that were beginning to wilt. I tossed in the soup bones from the freezer. I … Continue reading →

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This is a silly thing to do with food

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Kate Kresse

And to think when i was a young PTA mom I might have felt inferior if one of the mom’s brought this to the potluck dinner! Oh the silliness!! It is free-ing to be older and have a much healthier … Continue reading →

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Oh-My-Gosh-Soup Recipe

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I call this “Oh My Gosh” soup because that is what I said when I ate it the first time. Some people might call it Empty-the-Fridge-and-Pantry Soup. Ingredients  2 cans stewed tomatoes (don’t drain them!)  (next time I might put … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Chili

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Slow Cooker 3-Bean Pumpkin Chili Adapted from Black Bean and Pumpkin Chili from Real Mom Kitchen 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 – 2 sweet yellow or orange pepper, chopped 3 cups broth (vegetable … Continue reading →

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spinach salad with chicken, avocado and goat cheese

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Kate Kresse

this recipe sounded so delicious to me today! spinach salad with chicken, avocado and goat cheese Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 min Ingredients: SALAD: 8 cups chopped spinach (1 bag) 1 cup halved cherry or pear tomatoes 1/2 cup corn (frozen, … Continue reading →

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Here Is A Wonderful Summertime Lunch

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Today has been a lovely day. I worked out and walked 3 miles on the treadmill. We stopped at our produce market and got some corn, tomatoes, and peaches. We came home and made lunch. So Yummy~1/2 a cantaloupe for … Continue reading →

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A Fun Game to Play

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Kate Kresse

So many of my posts are written to inspire or encourage. This one is just a silly thing to do. I think we all need a bit of laughter, don’t you? Ok—here is the silly thing. Anyone that wants to … Continue reading →

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Begorrah ~ ‘Tis the Brisket

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I am going to be making my corned beef and cabbage tomorrow. For years I battled my stockpot and water boiling over. Then I decided to make it in my crock pot instead. Once I did that, I have never … Continue reading →

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A great soup recipe: Would be good for New Year’s

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Are you looking for a good recipe for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day? This week between Christmas and New Year’s Day has been a relaxing one this year. I have had time off of work and a chance … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Breakfast

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Weekly Photo Challenge: Breakfast. This photo challenge was from 11/18/11. I am finally getting around to it now! My initial plan was to make a lovely brunch one weekend morning and post a series of photographs of bacon, eggs, pancakes, … Continue reading →

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You Say Tomato and I Say Tomahtoe…

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Kate Kresse

People have so many similarities and yet so many differences. Each of us glistens a little differently in the glorious light of God, don’t we? Have you ever walked through a garden or even a farmer’s market and really looked … Continue reading →

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The First in My Onion Series Sketches!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I have been either thrilling or boring you with my sketches lately. They are each from my brave foray into the world of drawing. My favorite thing to draw during that semester long course was the onion. I liked drawing … Continue reading →

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It’s Root Vegetable Month: and another sketch for you

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Did you know that it is Root Vegetable Month? What? How could you not know? We have been eating a wider variety of vegetables at my home. I tend to be a little repetitive in my cooking and meal preparation. … Continue reading →

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Shu–shu–shu–Sugar Town

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Kate Kresse

We are entering the baking, candy, and sweets time of the year, aren’t we? Of course, when it comes to candy and sweets I do have a bit of a sweet tooth year ’round. This charcoal sketch is here to … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I love the pace of Thanksgiving. Some years we go to my in-laws. That, of course is a delight. My amazing sister-in-law pulls together an extraordinary feast. We zoom around the kitchen together, peeling potatoes, laying out snacks, pulling the … Continue reading →

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Fall Means Apples and Apples Make Me Happy

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I have always enjoyed fall. When I was a kid it signified hope, new school year, new teachers, new friends, new knee socks. It signified apple picking, and all kinds of cooking with apples. I’ve been canning apples and applesauce. … Continue reading →

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Canned Pumpkin Bread Photos and Follow-up

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Kate Kresse

A number of days ago I shared my experience of canning pumpkin bread. I wanted to let you know I have done it again since, and met with the same terrific success. Nope–not bragging. Just letting you know if i … Continue reading →

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How to Can Pumpkin Bread

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I told you that I canned pumpkin bread after getting tips and pointers from my friend Katharine Trauger. Now I am going to tell you how to do it! First of all this is what you need: 6 pint-sized WIDE … Continue reading →

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Call me Pumpkin Girl!!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Earlier I blogged that I had made pumpkin soup. Gosh it was even better the 2nd day. I was in a “fall food” mood since it was Halloween today. I know out east they had cold, snowy weather. Here it … Continue reading →

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Pretty Easy Pumpkin Soup

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Pumpkin Soup—yummy and easy Last night I made some pumpkin soup. It was so tasty—and really easy. I did it in my slow cooker—but one could easily do it on the stove top as well. Here is what I did—and … Continue reading →

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Yes! My Canning Jars Sealed!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Kate Kresse

On Friday I conducted my first foray into canning. I canned a dozen pints of apples and applesauce. I had so much fun doing it—carefully following the instructions given to me by Katharine Trauger. She is an excellent guide! If … Continue reading →

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Will my Jars Seal??

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I just had my first adventure in canning. I canned sliced apples and applesauce. It was easier than I expected. My jars are cooling now. This will be the moment of truth. Did my jars seal properly? Or will my … Continue reading →

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How I am coping with this economy – My own Post # 277

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I spent on average about a half day a week running errands. I have gotten to the point where I make my little circle tour. I go from Sprouts (a store kind of like Whole Foods)–great prices on produce and … Continue reading →

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