More kitchen experimenting going on around here.I have been reading labels like crazy around here... you know it's bad when the kids say, "Mom! There's soy lecithin in this!" "Mom, High Fructose Corn Syrup... ugh!"I'm … [Read more...] about Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing at home
Frugality
Sourdough Tortillas
I have felt adventurous.I have this sourdough starter, it's going pretty well, I'm making bread several times a week, cutting out our bread buying. So I start thinking... surely I could figure out how to make other things, I've made sourdough pancakes before, and sourdough … [Read more...] about Sourdough Tortillas
Lacto-Fermented Sauerkraut, the truth is told…
Well, you know that a few weeks ago, I started my first ever lacto fermented sauerkraut in my new harsch crock.I'm going to give you all the nitty-gritty, not so pretty details as well as the good points too. I know sometimes blogs will only say the positive.Not here, baby. We … [Read more...] about Lacto-Fermented Sauerkraut, the truth is told…
Lemon and Vanilla Jam
I came across a lovely old recipe. No pectin, no sure-jel...6 lemons (I used meyer lemons)6 cups sugar (I used cane juice crystals)2 Tbsp vanilla (I used the vanilla I make)Cut the ends off the lemons and then cut them VERY thin. Remove any seeds and then cut each slice into 4 … [Read more...] about Lemon and Vanilla Jam
What love looks like…
A couple of weekends ago, we had fair weather (which has NOT been the case around here lately) and we took quick advantage of the somewhat warmish day.We have had free range birds for a long time now. Having to replenish our flock quite often because of predator problems. After a … [Read more...] about What love looks like…
