Breakfast is an important meal. It can set the tone for the day, whether you have the energy to chase the chickens back into the coop, or not. Giving up weeding the garden because you have zero energy isn’t good, either. It’s important to get fueled up each day. On the homestead, there isn’t always …
We homeschool our kids here, but that doesn’t mean that mornings can’t be crazy! Some days, we have errands to run, homeschool group meetings to attend, or we have a chore list that seems to be a mile long and needs to get done NOW! Those are the days that I am glad we have …
I was thrilled to be part of this recipe swap and learn how to make Stephanie’s favorite meal, Vegetable Torte. You can find her original version here. What I liked about her torte was that it was fairly easy to throw together, you could use any vegetable or other ingredient you had on hand, and …
I was fortunate enough to be able to buy 200 lbs. of potatoes from a local farm this year, and they were only $.10 a pound. Of course, that means lots and lots of potato soup, baked potatoes, and mashed potatoes. I found a way for us to use up some of the leftover mashed …
Today, let’s talk about the 5 snacks you should stop buying and start making at home. When you make things from scratch, you control the ingredients, as well as the amount of trash you bring into your home. It’s not hard to make these snacks, it just takes a bit of time. I usually …
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We’ve talked about 5 Foods you should stop buying and start making. We explored tortillas, mayo, pancake mix, taco seasoning, and pizza. Today, we are going to explore 5 MORE foods to stop buying and start making at home. BREAD This is really an easy thing to make, once you get the hang of it. …
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Grocery prices are going up everywhere.The other day, I took my husband grocery shopping with me and I sighed when I looked at all the prices. “I remember when that cream cheese was only $1.09 a block. Now, it’s $2.50 on SALE” “See that sour cream there? It used to be $1.50, now it’s $1.99” …
Eating yogurt is a tasty way to get some health benefits. And just what are the health benefits of yogurt? Your body needs to have a healthy amount of ”good” bacteria in the digestive tract, and many yogurts are made using active, good bacteria. One of the words you’ll be hearing more of in relation …
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I love these Peaches -n- Cream muffins, especially on a cool fall morning, with a cup of hot tea. They are sweet and satisfying, while being creamy and peachy at the same time. They are so easy to make, and freeze very well for snacks or quick breakfasts on the go later. This recipe can …
There is nothing quite like a warm homemade muffin for breakfast. Or lunch. Or snack. Or dinner. Any time of the day, really. And, once you get the basic recipe down, making all different kinds of muffins is as simple as changing up the add-ins you put in there! Here’s the basic recipe for homemade …
