by Tess Pennington | Mar 20, 2013
There are times when mom needs to make a quick, “just add water” meal for the bustling family. This hearty potato soup is delicious, filling and so easy to mix up for those busy days. Another plus to making this potato soup mix is that it’s a great...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 28, 2015
Bouillon has long been used as a way to add additional flavor to soups and dishes. Sadly, many of the store-bought bouillon contains unnecessary extra ingredients like: corn syrup solids chicken fat hydrolyzed soy protein dried whey (milk) flavoring disodium inosinate...
by Yvette Stoddart | Sep 1, 2013
I hope each of you is well on your way to enjoying your long Labor Day weekend. It’s always a fun one for me because, well, it’s my birthday weekend. It’s a big one, people. I’m turning the big 4-0. Whoa. I’m not really sure how I feel about this big birthday, but I...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 18, 2013
When the cooler months arrive you want a meal that will “stick to your bones.” Nothing says winter meal like a hearty beef bourguignon. You can slow cook this over a stove or cook it in your Dutch oven, like I did. Seasoned with fresh herbs, this stew has...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 19, 2012
Another crowd-pleasing appetizer is this creamy butternut squash. The smooth texture of the soup mixed with the surprising taste of ginger will have your guests asking for seconds, so you might want to double the recipe! Butternut Squash Soup 2 butternut squash,...
by Tess Pennington | Oct 15, 2012
Maybe it’s the crisp weather that has finally come upon us, but I am in a cooking mood! I wanted to surprise one of my daughters with her favorite soup today, so I am going to share my recipe with you all. The creamy texture of this soup is so filling and the...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 1, 2013
Chicken tortilla soup is my kind of soup – it’s base is a classic broth, but the spices and seasonings give it personality and kick it up a notch. My family and I are big fans of this and whenever I have a leftover chicken carcass hanging out in my...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 31, 2010
Typically dry soup mixes cost around $3 or more to purchase at the stores. These mixes can be made in the home for a fraction of the cost. Mixes that are made at home will not have the added colors and preservative that commercial soup mixes have such as MSG...
by Ruby Burks | Feb 14, 2016
[Editor’s Note: Finding ways to find natural food sources and using up every bit will not only enhance our preparedness skills, but also help us create a more frugal lifestyle in the process. Fish is one of the most readily available wild protein sources and...
by Tess Pennington | Sep 25, 2013
In an effort to stock up on my pantry meals for the upcoming winter season, I canned this delicious soup today. It’s quite versatile also. There are times when I add kidney beans to soup to add a little more sustenance or I will change up the vegetables and add...
by Tess Pennington | Oct 10, 2011
The unheard of happened in Texas this weekend. After much praying, we finally had a long rainy day. As the rain started falling and continued to fall for the rest of the day, I wanted to celebrate and treat my family to a hot bowl of savory beef soup and homemade egg...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 5, 2015
Chances are that America’s most recent health trend is one you were given as a child. Think back to when you were ill, what was the one of the first things your mother made to help you feel better? That’s right, hot soup. Backed By Science That savory...