Canning Corn Whether you are growing it yourself, or you find a great local sale, being able to can your own corn is a great way to fill your pantry! It's a simple process and gives you the option to have cooked corn ready to heat up as a side, use in soups, or casseroles! Read More... How to Dry and Use Carrot Greens If you grow your own carrots, knowing how to dry and use the carrot greens will add so much more food to your carrot harvest! Don't just throw the greens away (or to the...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Perfect for a birthday party, or just because, these chocolate cupcakes are so rich and fluffy! Topped with a classic chocolate icing, these are an instant favorite! Can be made with einkorn flour or any all-purpose wheat flour. Read More... Canning Dry Beans Complete with a full video tutorial, this recipe for canning dry beans is safe and easy! I love having home-canned beans on the shelf to mix into soups, or so I can whip up a batch of cornbread and have an easy...
6 days ago • 2 min read
5 Fun Recipes for LARGE Zucchini Have you ever gone out to harvest zucchini, only to find a monster under one of the leaves? Well, hang on to those and try one of these recipes instead! Specifically for large zucchinis, these are a great way to avoid food waste! Read More... 3 Easy Ways to Compost The heat of summer is starting to wane here, and we are looking towards our fall garden! If you too are starting to look at fall gardening tasks, may I suggest a compost project? Here are 3 easy...
9 days ago • 2 min read
The Best Homemade Waffles! Light and fluffy, these waffles are a weekly occurrence for us! We even make them in bulk to freeze for easy meals on busy mornings. You can make this recipe with einkorn or any all-purpose wheat. We are using freshly milled einkorn and it's still perfect! Read More... Roasted Tomato Sauce for Canning Recently, I shared my favorite recipe for a simple tomato sauce canning recipe. But if you want to spice things up (literally), this roasted tomato sauce with olive...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! New on the Site: Chick-Fil-A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing Fresh and creamy, this homemade dressing is so easy to make! Just a few minutes of effort and you'll have your own Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing to drizzle over salad, add to wraps, or dip chicken nuggets into! Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing If you're anything like me and have fond memories around Chick-Fil-A (my favorite treat meal when I was growing up), but want to use better ingredients, this recipe is for you! Made with your...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Is Having a Freeze Dryer Worth it?? Over 5 years ago, we bought a Harvest Right freeze dryer... but was it worth it? In this post, I break down the dollars and cents of owning your own so that you can decide if it's right for your family. It's not right for everyone, so if you've been on the fence, this post will help you decide! Read More... Homemade Seasoned Salt I can't count the bottles of Lawry's Seasoned Salt we went through when I was a kid... it was a staple in our home! And now it's...
13 days ago • 2 min read
Easy Homemade Brownies If you love a classic bakery brownie with crispy edges and a gooey center - but one that isn't "death by chocolate", then this brownie is for you! It's a one-bowl recipe, so it's perfect for enjoying anytime. Plus, it's oven-ready in just 5 minutes! Read More... Best Pollinator Plants for Your Garden Bees, birds, and other bugs are essential for a thriving garden! While there are many bugs that are not helpful or essential, beneficial pollinators will help increase your...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! New on the Site: Homemade Panko Bread Crumbs Making homemade panko breadcrumbs from scratch is so easy! Never buy panko again! Plus, it’s a great way to use your leftover bread so it doesn’t go to waste. You can use store-bought bread or homemade bread for this recipe, including homemade einkorn bread! Homemade Panko Bread Crumbs White bread is traditionally used for making panko, so you can use your favorite white bread. We prefer this easy no-knead einkorn sandwich bread recipe,...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Canning Tomatoes Just like all those cucumbers that are crowding your counters, tomatoes are coming in hot and heavy this time of year! Here is my favorite way to get any type of tomato canned quickly to use later on. This recipe is unseasoned (except for salt) so you can use it in many different ways! Read More... Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread Confession: My sourdough starter is named Agnes and I love her. And, since fall is just around the corner (I hope!), this sourdough cinnamon raisin...
18 days ago • 2 min read