On occasion I get busy with other things and go without picking up my needles for a while. Then one morning I get inspired and I can't wait til the evening when I can sit down and stitch!I had an idea to make a wash cloth pocket for my soaps after using one and losing it in the … [Read more...] about Picking up the needles again…
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Crispy Nuts
One thing I am trying to do with our whole food lifestyle is to have good snacks around. Boiled eggs, cheese wedges, kombucha, and crispy nuts!Crispy nuts are very simple and the 'recipe' comes from the book Nourishing Traditions. The reason you want to alter the raw almonds is … [Read more...] about Crispy Nuts
Old Fashioned Coffee Pudding
While visiting a blog that I like to peruse, I found this recipe. I am forever making too much coffee for us and we use it most of the time for iced coffee, but would really like something else for a change. Last week, I made this recipe and it was a hit... for those of us who … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Coffee Pudding
Yes you CAN! Canning Tomatoes
Canning tomatoes was one of my first solo canning projects. It is fun and simple and having tomatoes on the shelf is such a great thing. You can use them in so many venues. Chili, spaghetti, stew, pizza sauce and the list goes on and on. Most people, at least most people I … [Read more...] about Yes you CAN! Canning Tomatoes
Heritage Recipe: Shaker Pickles
(This picture depicts two different stages in the pickle process. The one on the left is already in the sugaring stage. The one on the right, is in the vinegar stage) For years my family has been making this recipe for pickles. They are a yummy sweet pickle that is crazy easy, … [Read more...] about Heritage Recipe: Shaker Pickles
