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Here we are on Christmas Eve! I hope that today holds some fun plans for you, even if you are also finishing up final touches on gifts and food plans! Our family plans to make a batch of my grandfather's chocolate fudge, like we've done every Christmas Eve for 38 years, watch A Christmas Story about 20 times (thank you, TBS!), and then we will end the day with a candlelight service at our church. Thank you so much for your support this year, we literally wouldn't be able to do this without you! May this season be full of joy and peace! ~ The Pruett Family |
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Hey Reader! Just in time to add them to your Valentine's Day plans, these heart-shaped cherry hand pies are a breeze to whip up, and even easier to enjoy! We made a double batch this week (just to double check that the recipe was still good, you know ;-)) and to say they are delicious is an understatement! Be sure to check out this recipe and make plans to share it with your family and friends this Valentine's Day! Heart-Shaped Cherry Hand Pies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This recipe is also perfect for helping...
Hey Reader! Let's face it, baking with einkorn can be a daunting idea... especially if you're new to baking in general! It was intimidating to me, too, when I first started over 10 years ago. In fact, one of the reasons I started A Modern Homestead was to share the einkorn recipes that I had successfully mastered. Since then, I've shared so many einkorn recipes that you can find almost anything on my site! But if you're just getting started, these are the tried-and-true beginner recipes that...
Hey Reader! Fresh herbs can make all the difference when cooking! Plus, they are just amazing to have in your home. However, if you live in an area that doesn’t allow for planting year-round, fresh herbs are only readily available during the summer and fall months. In such cases, your only option may be growing your own indoor herb garden. Successful indoor herb gardening doesn’t work with all herb types though, so check out this list for all the herbs that thrive in low-light and indoor...