Einkorn Gingersnap Cookies ~ Recipe
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Einkorn Gingersnap Cookies ~ Recipe

BySamantha

Who doesn’t love gingersnaps at Christmas time? Or any time of the year really… These einkorn gingersnaps are easy to make and super yummy and just a little bit healthier than the usual gingersnaps because of the buttery einkorn flour. What is Einkorn? You may be wondering to yourself, what is Einkorn? Einkorn is basically…

Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe
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Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe

BySamantha

Oh my gosh, who doesn’t love peach cobbler in the summertime?? With a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream, you can’t go wrong. We love this simple easy cobbler but sometimes it is just too hot to have the oven on in the middle of summer so I  freeze the peaches when they are ripe and…

Favorite Cookbooks
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My Top 5 Favorite Cookbooks

BySamantha

If you are looking for some new favourite cookbooks to help you get inspired to cook good wholesome, nutritious, delicious food then here are my current top 5 favourite cookbooks. These cookbooks have inspired me in many ways and have helped to know what to cook with fresh ingredients from our gardens as well as…

The steak and Guinness pie is a yummy traditional Irish recipe is a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this March 17th! 
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Steak & Guinness Pie ~ Recipe

BySamantha

This traditional Irish recipe is a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this March 17th!  Steak & Guinness PieMakes 4 servings Ingredients: 12 inch Pie pastry 1 to 2 pounds of Round steak 1 tablespoon of Flour 1 tablespoon of Brown sugar 1 tablespoon of Raisins 5 medium size onions 1 bottle of Guinness…

grab and go breakfast ideas
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5 Healthy Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings

BySamantha

When you have teenagers like I do, one meal that is often forgotten about is breakfast. You and your family should eat a nutritious breakfast, even on your busiest morning. Luckily, the following grab-and-go breakfast ideas are both easy to prepare and can be very healthy. Even as a busy homestead mom, you can prepare…

yummy food to stay cool in the kitchen this summer
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Keeping Cool in the Homestead Kitchen during Hot Summer Days

BySamantha

Us home cooks know that as the temperatures outside increase, the desire to cook decreases. This isn’t usually due to lack of wanting to cook, but instead, the need to keep the house as cool as possible. This is why baking is done mostly in the winter months and cool dishes are served during the…

The good news is you can fight back on the winter blues, by making a few changes in your diet. Food does not actually contain serotonin, but do contain certain nutrients that can help restore your serotonin levels.
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Foods to Help You Avoid the Winter Blues

BySamantha

If you’ve ever felt tired or a little depressed in the winter, you may have experienced the winter blues. It’s a very common medical condition, and is know more formally as “Seasonal Affective Disorder” (or “SAD”). SAD can actually affect people in any season, but is most common in summer and winter. In this article…

Gluten-Free Banana-Chocolate Chunk Muffins
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Gluten-Free Banana-Chocolate Chunk Muffins

BySamantha

These delicious and easy Banana Chocolate chunk muffins will fulfill any chocolate or muffin cravings while still staying gluten-free! Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 4 (makes 8 muffins) Ingredients: 2 large ripe bananas, mashed¾ c. natural almond butter¼ c. real maple syrup1 large egg1 t. vanilla extract1 T. coconut flour¼ t. baking soda¼…

homemade cinnamon buns recipe
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Warm and Toasty Classic Cinnamon Buns

BySamantha

Warm and spicey and gooey, right out of the oven. Is there anything better for a wintertime treat than classic homemade cinnamon buns? Mmmmm makes my mouth water just thinking about them. They take a bit of time and effort so I like to make them on a weekend day when we aren’t busy so…