My husband’s favorite time of year is Autumn. I think he loves the changing of the colors, the reds, oranges, and yellows, the crisp morning air, and even pulling out some long sleeve clothes to wear. I love those things and would adore Fall if I wasn’t so scared about winter coming on its heals....
5 Minutes!! Literally! The best tasting Homemade Mustard Recipe can take you 5 minutes to make! You know that homemade and fresh always tastes better. Well, homemade mustard is no exception. It’s one of those things we don’t often think of making ourselves….but we should. Mustard is one of those things that is still easy...
Have you ever tried real stevia extract? Homemade Stevia extract is actually quite easy to make and only needs two ingredients and a few simple steps. Now, the reason I ask if you’ve tasted it before is because stevia really does have a very unique aftertaste. Most people do not know that, because all they...
I had to say it is the Best Salmon Rub Recipe…because it just is. My husband found a salmon rub recipe about 15 years ago and decided to change it up. He added a little bit more of this, less of that, and completely new ingredients as well. Our friends started calling it “Matthew’s Delight”....
Elderberry syrup has been a tried and true method of boosting the immune system. Elderberries are full of goodness that trigger our body’s response to trouble within our body (more specific details below). Plus elderberries are full of vitamins and flavonoids. A good elderberry syrup recipe is a valuable resource for self sufficient minded individuals...
I started reading about ghee when I purchased a wonderful recipe book on Indian dishes. It’s often used in Indian dishes. But what I didn’t know is that I could learn how to make ghee myself easily and that it had great health benefits. What is Ghee? Ghee is the Sanskrit name for clarified butter. ...
Yes! A Homemade Baking Powder Recipe! Did you know you can make baking powder yourself? “Why would I?” you may ask. Well, simply said… It’s a lifesaver when you are in the middle of a recipe and find yourself without baking powder. You will gain some extra knowledge on how to do something yourself. It...
Interestingly, my kids learned how to make homemade butter before I did. Well, I vaguely remember doing it growing up, but it had been long enough that I wasn’t sure what steps you may need to take in order for it to turn out right. They have since made it a number of times in...
Breakfast is literally that: Breaking the Fast. Your body shuts down a lot of it’s processes while you sleep. Drinking a cleansing morning detox drink first thing when you wake up is a great way to get everything flowing again and rid yourself of waste and toxins. Here is a Simple Easy Detox Drink Recipe...
My garden is thriving this year. We were gone for 3 weeks working and vacationing, and I was concerned that I’d come back and everything would be dead. Instead, I came home to a lushes green, overflowing garden. The girls staying at our house did an amazing job weeding, watering, and even harvesting while I...
These are one of my family’s most favorite muffins. Actually, my mom, my sister, and other relatives are making these now as well, especially when there are a bunch of kids in the house and we want to make something that will be pretty good for them and fill them up at the same time....
This is a golden recipe that I shared a few years ago. It was worth updating and sharing with you again. Enjoy one skillet meals with this meat and potatoes recipe. It’s important for me to keep dinner simple most nights. I like to cook, but I’d rather be with my family doing other things...
Here’s another way to simplify breakfast and make it quick, easy, and homemade. It’s too easy to skip breakfast all together, or eat junk for breakfast. Instead, have a quick fix ready by making this homemade pancake mix recipe ahead of time. Yes, I’m talking about not eating junk for breakfast and then give you...
Yes, I really do like to try my hand at making everything we use. Dog food is no exception. If you have a dog, then you know that it is extremely expensive! That fact alone may have spurred you to consider making your own dog food. But there are a lot of other factors to...
My mom used to make this Brownie Pudding Cake for us when we were little. It’s one of those recipes that carries fond memories. I think she made it most when we had unexpected visitors and she wanted to put something delicious together quickly, making this an excellent weekday dessert or dessert for a crowd...