Homemade Graham Crackers Making your own graham crackers is such a fun project for the fall! We use these for fireside s'mores, as the base for cheesecakes, or just to munch on with some apples and cream cheese! No matter how you like to eat them, having a big batch on hand is a great idea! These can be made with all-purpose einkorn flour or modern wheat. NOTE: These cracker cutters will be back in stock on October 1st! Read More... Cozy Honeycomb Scarf Pattern From baby gifts, to Christmas...
3 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! New on the Site: The BEST Homemade Caramel Sauce This recipe only requires 4 simple ingredients, takes less than 10 minutes total, and is the creamiest caramel sauce you'll ever make! The BEST Homemade Caramel Sauce Whether you want to dip your apple slices in caramel sauce, pour it over apple pie, or just eat it on its own, this is the best homemade caramel sauce you’ll ever try! It’s the perfect treat for fall, or any season! The recipe makes a small batch (about 1/2 cup), so...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Whether you are gluten-free, einkorn, or going low-carb, this recipe for chicken noodle soup can be adapted to whatever you need! And, I've included the directions for making this from a whole chicken (including making the broth), or making it with pre-made broth. And, you can even pressure can this for later! Be sure to make this power-house of a recipe soon! Read More... Canning Apples for Baking It's officially apple season! This simple recipe for canning...
5 days ago • 2 min read
35 Cozy Fall Activities (for the whole family) It's still quite hot here in my part of Texas, but that's not going to stop me from getting in the fall mood! If you are ready to start feeling all the cozy vibes of fall, I've updated my list of 35 (mostly free) fall activities for the whole family! Read More... Acorn Chocolate Chip Cookies Years ago I set out to determine how to make (and use) acorn flour. It's a traditional flour made for centuries, and since we have so many oak trees around...
7 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! New on the Site: How to Make Bacon in the Oven Since we make almost all of our meals from scratch, I love finding ways to make that process faster and cleaner! That's why for the last 15+ years, we've been cooking our bacon in the oven. Here is our full process for crispy or soft (but fully cooked) bacon! Perfect for feeding a crowd, or making in bulk for baking! How to Make Bacon in the Oven Why We Love Making Bacon in the Oven Less Cleanup – No grease splatter all over your...
9 days ago • 1 min read
4 Irresistible Fall Simmer Pot Recipes I love all the cozy aromas of fall... the cinnamon, citrus, apples, and more... but I don't love the toxic chemicals that come along with having those smells around the house. So, I wanted to create a few recipes for simmer pots that give the same cozy vibes, without the artificial fragrances! All you have to do is add a few ingredients to a pot of water and set them on a low simmer. And within a few minutes, your whole house will smell amazing! Get the...
10 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! New on the Site: German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe Made in a 10x15" pan (or on a cookie sheet), this recipe is large enough for a crowd but doesn't have any of the extra layering steps! Serve this right from the pan! Make these with einkorn or any all-purpose wheat flour. German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe Packed with all the classic flavors of a traditional German Chocolate Cake, with a fraction of the effort, this cake is ready to eat in less than 45 minutes! We recently had a...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Canning Potatoes Many people have asked me why I can potatoes. "Why not just store them in your root cellar?" Well, in hot and humid climates, like the one I live in, that isn't really an option. Potatoes go bad even in my concrete and fairly cool pantry in just a few weeks! So to maximize their usefulness, we can them! This makes them perfect for dumping into soups or roasts, frying for breakfast potatoes, or even turning into mashed potatoes. Give this process a try and I'm sure you'll love...
12 days ago • 3 min read
DIY Baking Powder As someone who is allergic to many things, it's sometimes hard to find basic ingredients that are made without fillers. That goes for things like baking powder as well! So, I had to figure out how to make my own (and guess what, it's easy!). Now I'm sharing the recipe with you! It's easy to whip up and you'll never have to buy it again! Read More... Best Apple Trees for the South Chill hours are a requirement for apple trees to successfully produce apples... but what if you...
14 days ago • 2 min read