Category: The Home
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Homemade Sourdough Starter Bread
1 1/2 c warm water 2 tsp of active dry yeast (about 1 package) 3 tsp sugar 2/3 c milk 3 T melted butter 2 c of sourdough starter 1 tsp salt 4-5 c flour Combine warm water (not too hot – you don’t want to kill the active yeast), sugar, and active yeast. Gently […]
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Money Saving Season
It’s that time of year, when the sun is slowly making its way through the winter clouds and the desire to run outside in only a sweater is oftentimes crushed by the always changing temperatures – at least that’s life in the Midwest. We are at the time of year that is quiet, without color, […]
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10 Simple Advent Traditions
10 Advent Traditions Read one chapter from the Book of St. Luke everyday beginning December 1st. There are 24 books, so you will finish it all by Christmas. Create an Advent decoration (whether the Advent wreath, daily lighting of small votive candles, or the Paradeisl) to assist in your daily observance of this beautiful season […]
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Grow Your Own Food: A Thanksgiving Breakdown
I’ve received some questions asking what I purchase for our Thanksgiving meal opposed to what I don’t need to purchase because we grow a lot of our food. I’m breaking it down for you all – homegrown foods versus what is purchased either from a store or from a local farmer. Homegrown Items Sweet Potatoes […]
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Einkorn French Bread
Here is my favorite Einkorn French Bread recipe. It is adapted from a recipe at Einkorn.com I have switched a few amounts of ingredients and rising times, but for the most part the recipe is a basic einkorn French Bread. Our family loves Einkorn flour, not only because of its taste, but it is an […]
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The Home is More than a House and the Implications of Social Media
We all had a break on social media, thanks to the Facebook and Instagram shutdown. We can make assumptions on the cause or causes of that distraction, but that “distraction” made me think more about the implications of social media. As a tool, social media has great opportunities for many of us to expand our […]
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Baked Breakfast Oats Recipe
This is a family favorite – baked oats. It’s a different take on oatmeal, but the kids find this more interesting than just a bowl of oatmeal. The great part is that ingredients can easily be added to this recipe to spice it up. I originally found a recipe on The Quick Journey and I’m […]
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Favorite Canning Recipes
Everyone knows that I don’t like to follow recipes when cooking and baking, but when it comes to canning, I absolutely never (let me repeat) never deviate from the recipe. There is a science to canning and I was just never that good at science. So, I leave that up to the experts, but here […]
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Peach Cobbler Gluten Free
It took a few trials, but I created a gluten-free peach cobbler that my family loves – and believe me, my children have high expectations when it comes to desserts. As we honor our fallen veterans and welcome summer with Memorial Day Weekend, here is a delicious peach cobbler that family and friends will love. […]
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How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
Several months ago, I posted my “in process” homemade vanilla extract on Instagram and I received a lot of messages asking about the recipe. So, here I am sharing my love of homemade vanilla. Once you make it yourself, you will never go back to the store bought stuff. The homemade vanilla is not only […]
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How to Live Seasonally
It took me several years for me to truly grasp and accept the beauty of seasonal living. To live seasonally is to embrace the present moment, with both the positives and the negatives, which isn’t always easy to do. As mothers, we know too well the seasons of life and oftentimes, we find […]
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Roasted Herb Brussels Sprouts
Enjoy this easy vegetable side dish. It complements a variety of entrees! Recipe: 1 lb of brussels sprouts (homegrown are the best!) Olive Oil, 1/4 cup Herbs, to preferred taste Dried Tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon Salt, pinch Balsamic Vinegar, 1/4 cup Cut brussels sprouts into quarters. Mix the brussels sprouts in a bowl with 1/4 cup […]
Homegrown Living 