This post may contain affiliate links, which won’t cost you extra to purchase but helps support this site. Thank you for your support! When the heat is on, cool down with this light, fruity and refreshing mock-a-rita. With juicy watermelon and zippy mint, you’ll recharge, refresh, and rehydrate without added sugars you don’t want! True… [read more]
Coconut Strawberry Nice Cream
Smooth, creamy and full of all the flavors of summer! This coconut strawberry nice cream is quick, easy to make, and a dairy free ice cream substitute! The Frenchman loves ice cream. Anyone who knows him can easily testify that he would never turn down ice cream, no matter what time of day it is.… [read more]
Fats Or Oils When Cooking- Which One Should You Use?
What fats or oils should you use, and in what application? Let’s find out the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats, and when you should use each one. When you are looking to live a healthier lifestyle, the choice of oil you use is sure to come up. Whether it’s for baking, sauteeing, or making… [read more]
Easy Shepherd’s Pie-Traditional With Ground Lamb
Rich layers of vegetables, ground lamb and hearty mashed potatoes will warm you heart and soul. This easy shepherd’s pie recipe with ground lamb is an easy to make weeknight dinner anytime! I love making delicious food. I get a lot of satisfaction from kitchen successes, truly. When the Frenchman came to stay with us… [read more]
Lemon-Ginger Infused Honey
This lemon ginger infused honey is wonderful for adding to teas, or other warming drinks. The lemon and honey are soothing on the throat, while the honey and ginger help to quiet coughs. I love making infused honey. It takes on the flavor of whatever herbs or spices you add to it, and maintains a… [read more]
Cranberry Orange Muffins {gluten free, paleo}
Sweet and tangy with a mouthful of delicious flavor, these cranberry orange muffins are a perfect breakfast on the go, or snack anytime! Has this ever happened to you? You have your busy schedule all worked out to the last second, and then something comes along and throws it for a loop? On those days,… [read more]
The Ultimate Way To Season Cast Iron (with flaxseed oil)
Cast iron cookware is awesome! The cookware is easy to care for, and cook food at an even heat. Learn how to season your pans to get that wonderful non stick coating! Cast iron is amazing. No matter what size pan or pot, you can go from meats to desserts with equal ease. Once your… [read more]
Wild Coffee Substitute- Foraging For Cleavers
Most of us can’t grow our own coffee, but we can easily find this wild coffee substitute! Cleavers, Galium aparine, is a fast growing weed that can be found in damp areas and along fence lines. The plant has narrow lance shaped leaves that are very sticky. Cleavers is also sometimes referred to as “nature’s… [read more]
Simple Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Delicious, crispy, and full of garden fresh flavor! These fried green tomatoes are sure to make your mouth water! Are you ready for your ripe, juicy red tomatoes? Did you plant lots of them, in hopes of fresh salads, tomato sauces, and more? Are you just exploding with excitement and anticipation of when those green… [read more]
Avoiding Common Canning Mistakes
Are you making these mistakes when you are preserving your food? Avoiding common canning mistakes to make your home canned food safer is important! Part of the homesteading lifestyle, no matter how large your homestead is, is preserving foods. Some methods of food preservation can take the form of canning, freezing, dehydrating, or fermentation. You… [read more]