With Thanksgiving coming up, we all know that sugar is everywhere. Pumpkin pies, jellies, sauces, etc. I want to cut some of the sugar this year, so I decided to do a Zevia swap out. I think that homemade jelly is just this side of perfection, but the sugar in there is to much! So, …
I am in love with almond biscotti, plain and simple. They are super easy to make, and are super delicious with tea, coffee, or even just plain ol’ snacking! My mother used to love these as well, and I really enjoy making them in her memory. *miss you, Mom*! I got this recipe originally from …
If you want to be more self-sufficient, learning how to add fruit trees is a great step. It’ll provide food for your family, food for the bees, and even food for your backyard chickens. Fruit trees can also provide shade, making them a win-win on your homestead. When you want to add fruit trees, it …
Sometimes, I get burned out on cooking. To the point of “y’all are on your own tonight, Mama is done!” I open the fridge door, and stare at the contents, willing something to jump out at me and when nothing does, I think I need to go shopping. For food, anyways 🙂 Does this happen to you? …
I love ranch dressing…as a kid, I practically drank the stuff. It’s perfect on salads, over veggies, on chicken, in hamburgers, as a dip, with chips or crackers, on mashed or baked potatoes…there’s not much that it’s NOT good on. Commercial ingredients in ranch dressing are not good for you. The *nameless company* mix is …
Homemade sausage seasoning can turn virtually any meat into a sausage-like flavorful meal! Biscuits and gravy. Pizza. Tossed in with spaghetti. Is there a better way to enjoy sausage? The problem for us is that most sausage is pork based. We don’t eat the regular sausage from pork for a lot of reasons. I am not a …
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Taco night. It happens in our family at least once a week, and more often in the summer. We love to make our own tacos! Each person gets to pile the ingredients they want on their plate while being unique. My only issue with taco night is the taco seasoning you buy in the store …
If you’re like most homesteaders, you’re always looking for ways to save money and be more efficient. One way to do both of those things is to buy your bulk food storage containers from a reputable source. In this blog post, I’ll tell you where to find the best deals on quality containers so that …
Delicious over ice cream, drizzled on pancakes or waffles, mixed in milk for a special treat; who can resist chocolate syrup? Of course, when you read the list of ingredients, it’s much easier to say “NO”. But why say no to chocolate? Make your own chocolate syrup to pour! It’s simple, easy, and only requires five …
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Learning how to can apricots is a great way to build your pantry. Apricots are a great versatile fruit that can go from jams and jellies to sauces and savory compotes with ease. They are slightly sweet, with a unique flavor all their own. If you are blessed enough to have apricot trees on your …
