I usually make a ton of cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, and no matter what I tell myself each year, I always make far more than I need. So, I freeze the leftovers for later use. This year, I totally forgot about the leftovers in the freezer until I had to clean it out to make… [read more]
Swedish Almond Cookies
I remember making these with my mother when I was little. I carry on this tradition, even in her absence with my own kids. It helps us miss her a little bit less. Light and crispy, these are super easy to make, roll, and cut with cookie cutters! No refrigeration required, so you can be… [read more]
Apple Fritters with Carmel Sauce
These taste of fall and the holidays! My family loves to get them from our local bakery, but I thought, “I can do this” and set about trying. This is what I came up with: Apple Fritters with Carmel Sauce Recipe Type: desserts, breads Cuisine: American Author: The Homesteading Hippy With the carmely sweetness and… [read more]
Maple Vanilla Ice Cream
Even in winter, my family can consume ice cream by the gallon. The store bought ice cream has really cool reusable buckets, but the ingredients in there are not what I want to feed them, especially on a regular basis. My wonderful hubby helped me solve the problem, and we went ahead and purchased the… [read more]