Yesterday, I spent some time moving over some of my favorite blog posts from my very first blog. Not knowing how long that site will be around, I wanted to make sure I had my memories over here at *home* :)While going through some of my posts it became aware to me that, ahem... I … [Read more...] about Looking ahead, looking behind, moving forward
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How to: Make your own vanilla extract
I may sound like a clanging gong, but… I am loving doing most of my stuff "homemade". I have been cooking from scratch and baking and such for a good while now, but it is always good to learn something new. I feel such satisfaction when I learn a new, old way of doing … [Read more...] about How to: Make your own vanilla extract
Around the homestead…
This morning after a couple hours of schooling we decided it was time to go out for a quick walk around the homestead. Just to get the blood pumping, visit with our animals and get a little fresh air.Mamie was VERY happy to see us.The chickens thought they were hobbits and wanted … [Read more...] about Around the homestead…
Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven
A few weeks back a friend of mine came over for a while and showed me her way of making bread. It was wonderful and now has been adopted as the 'go-to' recipe to make with dinner for our family.It is from the book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a DayHere's the recipe:3 cups lukewarm … [Read more...] about Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven
Out with the old… in with new, old…
I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants and enjoys the *fresh* start that comes with January. Everything seems to be clean and ready for a new beginning.Decorations are taken down, house has been cleaned from the rearranging...I feel that I'm ready to take the bull by the horns, … [Read more...] about Out with the old… in with new, old…
