food – Dinky on the Farm

McDonalds Blueberry and Cream Cheese Pies

OMG this was the best fried pie I have ever had. I was craving a Mocha Frape and I got a pie to go with it. Papi just came out of retirement and went to work selling cars. He sold a car today so I am bringing him how a fried pie. He loves blueberryContinue reading “McDonalds Blueberry and Cream Cheese Pies”

Chinese Buffett and Goodwill

Chinese Buffet We are starting on a small road trip to go to the Chinese Buffett in Denton, Texas, USA. We are foodies all around and love to eat. The Buffett in Denton is our favorite. We have a favorite waitress and her name is Anna. She remembers what we like to drink and howContinue reading “Chinese Buffett and Goodwill”

The Pantry Project #2 including a fridge clean out – Sopapilla Cheesecake

Today I have a sweet tooth. I am still working on cleaning out my pantry as well as cleaning out my fridge. I spotted some crescent rolls and cream cheese in the fridge. I know just what to make. I preheated my oven to 350. I butter my baking dish. Next I spread out theContinue reading “The Pantry Project #2 including a fridge clean out – Sopapilla Cheesecake”

Gumdrop Cookies

My Grand mother Turney was a spry little thing. She was a great cook and spent much of her day preparing meals for her family. We always looked forward to spending time with her because we knew we would have a great big breakfast and a dinner full of fried catfish, succotash, and blackberry cobbler.Continue reading “Gumdrop Cookies”

The Pantry Project

I dare you. Show us your pantries. No judgement,this is simply a cultural exchange. Mine is horrible. I am using this blog as an exercise on cooking from my food hoarder pantry. Today I was able to get two jars removed from it by making rice pudding. Rice pudding post to follow. My goal isContinue reading “The Pantry Project”

Chicken and Dumplings – For one

Cooking for one person can be difficult. I used to cook for 8 amd then my household went to one, sometimes 2. I am learning some tricks. Tonight I made chicken and dumplings. I had purchased a baked chicken on grocery day. I had a meal from it. I used the left over chicken, someContinue reading “Chicken and Dumplings – For one”

Picking Pecans again…and again

Today is a beautiful day. I spent the morning searching for a cow that supposedly has been roaming the neighborhood. I will share more on that story later. So the jest of it is that I was down in the back 40 of the place here on the four wheeler. I love the four wheeler.Continue reading “Picking Pecans again…and again”

Breakfast of Champions

Have I told you guys how much I love food? I love food. I am a certified food scientist with the American Institute of Baking. I took a two year course in Food Science and Technology. I have worked in the food and dairy manufacturing industry for many years of my career. I have hadContinue reading “Breakfast of Champions”

Salmon Patties

I went to my local pallet liqudation store the other day and found a great deal on canned salmom. The salmon I purchased has no skin or bones. That put a great idea in my head. I was going to make salmon patties Ingredients Drain the salmon, chop the onions, and mix it all together.Continue reading “Salmon Patties”

Pretty Good Salad

I had a pretty good salad for dinner last night. I melted 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan and cooked two chicken breast in . I seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning. I sliced them halfway through cooking so the seasoning would cover all. I then put the chicken on top of fresh spinachContinue reading “Pretty Good Salad”