Do you know the perfect variety of potato to use for making mashed potatoes? What about the right one for baked? Does it make a difference which type of potato you use when preparing a specific recipe or are all potatoes created equally? You may be surprised to find out that it really DOES make…
Each season seems to have their calling for specialty foods. In the summertime, we are blessed with fresh fruits and veggies from the garden or maybe the farmers market or CSA box and the tantalizing smell of someone barbecuing. In the winter depending on your geography you may have to huddle up by the fireplace…
Have you ever been driving into town to stock up on supplies during the winter and suddenly the vehicle doesn’t feel “quite right”. Then your heart sinks as you realize you have a flat tire and your kids are in the back seat and gosh darn but it is cold outside (because it’s winter and…
This is a guest post. It is impossible to know when a disaster, either natural or man-made, is going to hit close to home. However it is possible to prepare for the worst before it actually happens by creating an emergency survival kit for your home and family. Luckily it’s fairly easy, although some effort…
Well January is here and there are plans to be made. Plans for the garden, plans for the homestead, plans for this website, plans for my family… I love January and its clean slate of new plans, don’t you? But first, a little look back on the past. If you follow me on Instagram, you…
Creating Holiday Traditions A tradition is something that a person or family does year after year. Traditions are often the one thing that stands out when an adult looks back on their childhood. They bring smiles to their faces and help them remember their family and where they come from. Holidays are one of the…
This elegant side dish elevates basic green beans to a whole new level. This dish is great for entertaining because it looks and tastes like you spent a lot more time on it than you actually did. Roasting the green beans assures they will be crisp tender and full of robust flavor. As an added…
Quick and Easy Ideas that Create a Festive Mood Want to decorate your home but don’t have a lot of time, energy or money? Here are some quick and easy ways to create a festive mood. 1. Grab a few candles, place them in the center of your table and light them. The twinkling adds…
This chilled pasta salad is a great way to keep cool on a hot day. For best results, make this pasta salad with fresh tomatoes from your garden or the farmers market. This delicious side dish tastes even better after the flavours have a chance to mingle, so make it a day or two in…
There are few pieces of cookware as versatile and dependable as a good cast iron Dutch oven. Finding the right one can be the beginning of a many delicious memories shared around the dinner table with family and friends. As a rule, cast iron cookware has a tendency to last forever, so there are a…