Kate’s 100% Whole Wheat Bread

by | Nov 16, 2009 | Breads, Kate's Kitchen

The following recipe is one I adapted from the best white bread I’ve ever eaten or made. The recipe is my mother in-law’s close friend, Syl. Syl experimented and created the delicious white bread recipe, but it didn’t convert to 100% whole wheat...

Pheasant Recipes Anyone?

by | Nov 11, 2009 | Farm & Family, Kate's Kitchen, Main Dishes

“I brought you a gift,” my husband said. I stopped myself from turning around right away. I carefully  measured the wet ingredients for cornbread muffins. Interruptions during the measuring process frequently cause interesting results when I’m...

Minestrone Soup

by | Nov 3, 2009 | Kate's Kitchen, Main Dishes

This is a favorite soup for my family. To get started you’ll need 3 strips of bacon, chopped or … if you have some bacon grease that will work just fine. The bacon grease adds the flavor we’re looking for. We don’t necessarily need the bacon....

Black Cat Cookies

by | Oct 30, 2009 | Cookies, Kate's Kitchen

My Aunt Pat made these a few years ago and was kind enough to give me the recipe. They are super easy and look oh so Halloweenish. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 cup peanut butter 2 eggs 1/3 cup water 1 pkg. chocolate cake mix plain M&M’s red...

Winners and Adventures With Whole Wheat (Part 1)

by | Oct 24, 2009 | Kate's Kitchen, Musings

THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, everyone for your fabulous support of my crazy little blog. I giggled, I laughed, I giggled some more. So much fun. So don’t all of  you fade back into commentless reading. I got up at 6 AM this morning and rushed around getting ready to...