Potato Salad

Our family LOVES olives. A.Lot. And pickles. But mostly olives. So this recipe is perfect for us. Even if you don’t, this is an easy and fast potato salad! Just substitute the olives and pickles for something you DO enjoy… or simply leave them out.

Amazing Potato Salad

3 pounds potatoes
8 hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup chopped red onions
3/4 cup diced dill pickles
1/2 cup sliced black olives

Dressing:
1/4 cup mustard
2-1/4 cup mayonnaise or miracle whip
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Boil potatoes whole and unpeeled. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. Peel, rinse and cut up the eggs. Toss the potatoes, eggs, onions, pickles and olives gently. In a separate bowl, mix the dressing ingredients. Add to the potato mixture and carefully stir to coat everything evenly. Keep refrigerated. Serves 8-10.
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Reposted with permission from Prairie Cottage Rose
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It's a great time for comfort food and SHE team members have been busy cooking up a storm!
Rather than listing recipes I'm giving links to the recipes on blogs for you to check out. Bon appetit!



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Creamy corn chowder by JewelsByJane



















Chocolate Pudding by thehandmaden




















Onion Tarts by raggyrat

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Posted by Kelly of The Handmaden

Mud pies with worms for the kids!

Here is a fun holiday activity for the children - and the best part is it's edible!

We got the idea from "God's Design for Life - The World of Animals" by Debbie and Richard Lawrence (a most excellent set of Christian science books).

First, mix a packet of chocolate instant pudding according to the instructions on the packet. I don't usually go for this pre - packaged stuff, but it is quick and easy. You could substitute with home made chocolate mousse or similar if you don't like the packet stuff.

Crush some chocolate cookies (we used Chocolate Ripple biscuits).

Place some of the cookie crumbs in the bottom of a clear plastic or glass cup. On top of this, place a gummy worm so that it sits up a little.

Spoon the pudding mix in dollops and add another gummy worm if you want. Sprinkle a thick layer of cookie crumbs on top.

Refrigerate until set, then watch them disappear into waiting mouths!

By Kelly of The Handmaden

Holiday Baking

It's the time of year that many homes begin smelling wonderful with all kinds of holiday baking. Whether you make everything from scratch or use store-bought mixes and dough the array of goodness often abounds in this season full of rich memories and the foods attached to them. Here at Etsy it is apparent Schooling at Home Etsians have been doing some "baking" of their own. Enjoy these delectable treats that conjure up images of holiday baked goods and their delicious smells.

Bath N Beads -Gingerbread Man Soap Set

Besem Natural Scents - Vanilla Chai, one natural palm/beeswax pillar

Harvest Moon By Hand -Wool Felt Doughnuts for Little Bakers

Julie and Co. - pumpkin butterscotch - hand embroidered thread ball - japanese temari

Prairie Cottage Rose - Mint Chocolate Fingerless Gloves

CindysSuds - Lemon Poppy All Natural Cold Process Soap

By- K Low