One of our read-alouds for my younger children this year is Farmer Boy. Farmer Boy is one of my favorite books in the "Little House" series. I love hearing all the details of how Almanzo and his family live. I don't think you can really help yourself from enjoying the … [Read more...] about Cider Makin
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Homemade Fruit and Yogurt Push up Pops
One thing we have learned on our food journey is that my daughter reacts to dyes. In the summer and even in late spring here in the south, it gets HOT! Mega hot and humid! Nothing cools you off like a good ole popsicle... so instead of buying ones that have dangerous ingredients … [Read more...] about Homemade Fruit and Yogurt Push up Pops
Fermenting Garlic
Last year, I grew a beautiful bed of garlic! I mean is was gorgeous! I was so proud. Around here, garlic does best planted in the fall and harvested around June or so. It was very satisfying to me to grow my own garlic. I had planted several times in the spring and did not have … [Read more...] about Fermenting Garlic
Sourdough Waffles
Say it with me now..."I'm makin' waffles" I say this in Donkey's voice every. time. I. say. it. HahaI can't help myself.But it's true! I came up with a great sourdough waffle recipe and we all LOVED it!I hope you do too!So this is what you need to do. IF you are going … [Read more...] about Sourdough Waffles
Roasted Veggie Soup
Sometimes you try something and it flops. Sometimes you try something and it ROCKS! This was the case in my Roasted Vegetable Soup! One night for supper I made a LARGE pan of roasted vegetables to go with our chicken for supper. Everyone ate well, but there was a goodly amount of … [Read more...] about Roasted Veggie Soup
