Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy

Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy

It’s often said by “experts” in the field of nutrition that there are no “bad” foods, but I do have to wonder about Chicken Fried Steak – it just tastes so darned good! A huge fave of Child Number Two, Kraig, who has to have it when his birthday rolls around. I pull out the cast iron and go to town. Or maybe to country?

Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy

Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy

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Scottish Oatcakes Oatmeal Pancakes

Scottish Oatcakes Oatmeal Pancakes

Scottish? Probably not, but Scottish Oatcakes Oatmeal Pancakes are what we always called these pancakes. Because of the oats. These pancakes are great; the outside is a beautiful, lacy, crispy contrast to the soft, moist interior, and they’re hearty and healthy and delicious all at the same time.

Scottish Oatcakes Oatmeal Pancakes

Scottish Oatcakes Oatmeal Pancakes

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Lemon Buttermilk Popsicles, with optional Thyme

Lemon Buttermilk Popsicles

Temperatures are soaring here in Minnesota.  Some summers are so cool I barely wear shorts, but today I actually had to put on the air – and when that happens, you better believe, you betcha, that I’m looking for cool things to eat and ways to keep the oven off!

Lemon Buttermilk Popsicles - with or without Thyme

Lemon Buttermilk Popsicles – with or without Thyme

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