Tag Archives: Grains, Potatoes, Pasta

A bit about Oatmeal

Not being much of a fan of oatmeal porridge, I never made it for my son.. not since he was an infant. However, over the last couple of years, he has really grown to like the “instant-flavored” packets that are … Continue reading

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The Best Macaroni and Cheese – The Lady's Cheesy Mac

I’m not an overly huge fan of Macaroni and Cheese.  I grew up eating the Kraft-Powdered-Cheese-Add-Milk-Add Butter stuff.  Not the worst thing in the world to eat..but close to it ;P  My mothers version was umm.. interesting.. a concoction of processed cheese and … Continue reading

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Simple Hash Browns

My Grandmother (known as “Gram” on this blog from now on) makes these hash browns that are just.. amazingly good. They are light and crispy and were a total freaking mystery to me until about 2 years ago. There is … Continue reading

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Buckwheat Pasta – Gluten Free

Gluten Free flour is usually found as a mix of rice and tapioca flours. I’ve bought different versions at a local health food store.  And there are products on the market now being sold in standard supermarkets, such as Tom Sawyer All … Continue reading

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Gluten Free Bread

Holly asked for gluten free bread..and here is a recipe that my friend Mark uses.  I’m unsure of his source, but I know he’s used this recipe for a couple of years. Gluten Free Bread 1 cup of brown rice … Continue reading

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Buckwheat Porridge – recipe by DukeLupus

(Updated November 27, 2008) Buckwheat used to be hugely popular in the United States – it was grown on more then 4000 km2 in 1918, but then its popularity declined sharply. It is still extremely popular in North and East Europe. … Continue reading

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