Striving to live a wholesome, self-sufficient, and handcrafted life
Striving to live a wholesome, self-sufficient, and handcrafted life
Eggnog is a classic holiday drink! Who doesn’t love a nice cold drink of creamy eggnog sprinkled with cinnamon! However, most of the time eggnog is loaded with refined sugar. And in a season where refined sugar is the star…
While this breakfast would be delicious any time of the year, who doesn’t love an extra decadent breakfast around the holidays!? Christmas time is notorious for indulgent breakfasts and brunches, and this homemade sourdough French toast is bound to become…
As the days are getting more crisp and cooler weather is on it’s way, that means cozy fall soups! And is there anything more classic and delicious than potato soup! This soup is my absolute favorite, and I think with…
It’s to the point in the year when most people’s summer garden is slowing down. This means it’s time to start harvesting and preparing your bounty for winter storage. Some crops, including potatoes, are classic winter storage crops. These types…
Did you know that peppers are one of the easiest vegetables ever to preserve! They are so simple to freeze and only take a few minutes of your time to prepare for long term storage. This method of preservation can…
It’s to the point in the gardening season where many of us are bringing in our final summer harvests! If you are like us, that harvest likely included plenty of tomatoes! Tomatoes are a staple for so many reasons. They…
Apple crisp is one of those classic treats that never gets old! But a lot of times these kinds of desserts or breakfasts are loaded with unnecessary sugar. This healthy apple crisp is made of only seven ingredients and sweetened…
Apple scrap vinegar is easy to make and it has so many different uses! Better yet, it’s healthy and full of good probiotics when it also has “the mother.” Homemade apple scrap vinegar might sound difficult to make but it…
Do you love the soothing fresh aroma of lemon balm and lavender? If so, you’re not alone! These scents combined together are heavenly! Do you also love the soothing experience of a cozy stress reliving bath without adding the chemical…
Do you have an abundance of fresh herbs in your garden right now?! Are the stems and leaves overflowing out of the sides of the bed? If that’s the case, chances are you probably can’t consume them all fresh unless…