Our Mush Push

 I typically, just wing it when I make Chicken Pot Pie.  So here is my best attempt and documenting my receipe.  Fingers crossed.  Oh...how can it be bad, with all this good stuff in in it. ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2021/01/chicken-pot-pie.html

My mother requested a custard pie.  So pulling out her old cookbook, I found a recipe.  With a few tweaks, here is the recipe. Custard Pie (For a 9” Pie) Ingredients: 4 eggs 2/3...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2020/03/custard-pie.html

So, I haven't posted anything in a couple years.  I thought I would dip my toe in the water and see how it feels. I'd like to say nothing much has happened lately, but that wouldn't be true. ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2019/02/life-and-its-many-roads.html

Any party or get together requires some yummy creamy dips.  Dill dip, artichoke dip, pesto dip.  All delicious and usually starting with a mayo base.  If you are looking for something equally ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/07/roasted-eggplant-dip.html

I was just given a huge pile of garlic scapes from my niece Kelly...our farm manager.  It was time to trim them off the garlic so that the garlic bulbs could bulk up before their harvest next mo...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/06/garlic-scape-pesto.html

I'm working on a granola bar recipe.  Hope to have it perfected soon.  I started with a recipe from Ina, but that one just fell apart.  Intertwined Ina and PW's recipes, but I think I over coo...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/05/work-in-progress.html

I have not been able to access my blog since May 8.  In fact, no one could access it.  It seemed to have just disappeared.  Turns out I needed to fix something with my DNS CNAME settings. A...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/05/my-lost-blog.html

I can't tell you how long I have struggled with peeling hard-boiled eggs.  Seriously....it's been a long time.  I have been so frustrated while peeling an egg, as I remove shell bit by tiny bit...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/05/easy-peel-hardboiled-eggs.html

I know this is a long time in coming.  So sorry it has taken me this long to post. Here is the third and final installment of the Breakfast casserole recipes from my mother's birthday brunch. ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/04/breakfast-goodies-3.html

April is by far the heaviest Birthday month for my family.  We have eight birthdays in quick succession.  Already sent out two cards and made two more today. Here is the inspiration I used: ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/04/card-of-week.html

Now it's time for the Spinach and Gruyere Strata.  Again, this recipe originated from Cooks Illustrated.  Need to give credit where credit is due. You all ready...Here goes: Breakfast S...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/03/breakfast-goodies-part-2.html

I'm prepping for the onslaught of April birthdays that are fast approaching.  The next four will all have to be kid focused as four of the five grandkids have birthdays in April or early May. ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/03/card-of-week_22.html

After the big Saturday night party to celebrate Mom's 90th Birthday, we hosted a family breakfast out at the farm.  So thankful that everyone was able to make it and enjoy a few more hours toget...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/03/breakfast-goodies-part-1.html

Had a quiet moment and was able to make another card.  You know...you can never have too many "Happy Birthday" cards at the ready. Here is the inspiration from CAS(E) this Sketch: And her...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/03/card-of-week.html

Just finished making Mom's 90th Birthday card.  Wanted it to be pretty special and I sure hope it is. I used the CAS(E) this Sketch as my inspiration: So....let's just say, I started fro...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/03/moms-birthday-card.html

I got two cards made yesterday.  How fun is that. Participating in the CAS(E) this Sketch challenge again. Here is the inspiration: And here are my interpretations: I really ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/02/card-day.html

On a cold, snowy day...there is nothing more delightful than a warm bowl of homemade soup. I saw Rachael Ray make a chickpea soup the other day on the Food Network.  With a quart of homemade...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/02/the-perfect-soup-for-snowy-day.html

I just received the March Edition of Food Network Magazine (which I love by the way...I think it's the best cooking magazine for the home cook). This month's Special Insert is all about ma...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/02/muffin-fun.html

Another day...another card. Here was the inspiration: Here's my interpretation: Hope you are staying warm were ever you are.  Bit brisk here in Michigan for the week-end.

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/02/another-card.html

I got a card made yesterday...which is pretty amazing since I'm taking care of my two grandson's and BW is healing from the fall and clavicle surgery. Found the card inspiration over at CAS(E) ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/02/card-of-day.html

Got to make cookies with this guy today: Lucky me!

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/02/cookie-time.html

Welcome February. Tasks done today: 1.  Got the chalkboard updated. 2.  Took down the final Christmas decorations from the front porch and door and actually put it all away. 3.  Got...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/02/happy-february.html

I'm making a roast chicken tonight.  It's a very simple recipe that has evolved over time into a one pot wonder.  Easy to make and delicious. Here's the recipe: Pre heat oven to 425 degrees...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/01/lemon-garlic-roasted-chicken.html

Just when I thought everything would calm down, my sweetie gets knocked off a ladder while trimming a tree.  Broken collar bone, broken ribs and three fracture discs.  Good news is no surgery, ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/01/surprise-around-every-corner.html

I've been a very poor blogger the last couple years.  I want to correct that in 2016 and get back to at least a weekly update.  This should be easier to do because I've made the tough decision ...

http://www.ourmushpush.com/2016/01/new-yearfresh-start.html