A Dash of Heat: My Official Review of Our Homemade Jalapeño Salt
Recently I finally got my hands on my first food dehydrator, and I have not…
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miranda Growing Together: A Survival Guide for the Summer Season
The last summer I had off I think had to have been the year 2022…
Neighborly Kindness and Fresh Eggs: The Magic of the Homestead Swap
I learned early on in my life that what one person has trash, someone else…
From the Archives: Baking a Classic 1964 Banana Bread
My son loves banana. But after a couple days of eating them he looses interest…
Finding the Rhythm: An Honest Update on Life after Teaching
Formally, I quit my job after spring break. It was both terrifying, but also a…
Back to the Homestead: The Lost Art of Baking Cookies with Lard
When I decided to make my own butter, epically the first 30 days, I gave…
Butter-Making for 30 Days: The Wins, the Messes, and My Verdict
A little over a month ago, I finally decided that I was going to stop…
My Husband’s Dessert Request: More Cookies, Less Everything Else
My husband typically doesn’t request sweets, because typically he isn’t a sweets type of guy.…
Everything You Need To Know Before Making Your Own Headache Balm
When I worked as a Noon Duty, I can remember to this day, going to…
Lemon Harvest Overflow, Part 2: More Zero‑Waste Magic
I was given more lemons. Honestly I’m sure this could be a never ending supply…