by Kate Thompson | Feb 17, 2017 | Comfort Food, Main Dishes, On the Go, Saratoga Jacks, Soups and Stews, Thermal Cookers
In January we surprised the kids with a 2-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA. We love Great Wolf but our bank account does not love it. The plan was to pick the kids up from school and drive through Seattle and Tacoma rush-hour traffic, arriving at the...
by Kate Thompson | Sep 22, 2016 | Breakfast, Comfort Food, Grains
Have you ever made overnight steel-cut oats in a slow cooker? I have. And I love it. I love waking up to a freshly-made, filling breakfast. So, I wanted to try steel-cut oats in the thermal cooker first thing. We were headed out on a big family vacation at a cabin...
by Kate Thompson | Sep 15, 2016 | Comfort Food, Main Dishes, Meat
Swiss steak is a family favorite I’ve been enjoying since I was a little girl. It’s a comforting, filling meal, very easy to make and super delicious. It makes me think of Sunday dinners with my mom. It makes my mouth happy. I’ve made it several times in the slow...