cast iron skillets hanging from a pot rack
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Benefits of Owning a Cast Iron Skillet and Why Your Homestead Kitchen Needs One

BySamantha

If you are new to cooking or just looking to upgrade your cooking skills, the equipment you use is crucial. This includes getting some top-quality pans, and definitely having at least one cast iron skillet in your homestead kitchen. I received my first cast iron skillet several years ago and I absolutely love it and…

No bake chocolate oatmeal cookies
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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Delight Cookies ~ Recipe

BySamantha

If you are looking for a simple, quick chocolate oatmeal cookie recipe that doesn’t even need to bake in the oven, then you have come to the right place! These cookies are a classic in our household, I got the recipe from my mom and she used to make them when I was a kid!…

Yummm. This sauce is good on anything from pork chops to icecream!
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Harvest Recipes ~ Spiced Plum Sauce

BySamantha

In the fall, when fruit trees like plums and apples are plentiful, I am always looking for really good recipes to preserve the abundance of the harvest. If you have a dark plum or I’ve heard them being called an Italian plum tree know someone who does, this is a really fantastic sauce to make…

Two people holding wine glasses with a red drink in it and they are clinking the glasses together over a party table
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How to Throw a Fun Frugal Christmas Party on a Budget

BySamantha

Christmas time is one the best times of the year, but as we all know, it can also be one of the most stressful times of the year, especially when you are on a tight budget. My family has always been on a tight budget so I have worked hard to perfect some frugal ideas…

Tips to Reduce Chemicals in Your Food on your Journey to Cooking from Scratch
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Tips to Reduce Chemicals in Your Food on your Journey to Cooking from Scratch

BySamantha

As you begin your journey of learning to live a more natural and holistic life, you will be much more aware of what you put in and on your body. So many processed foods contain chemicals, additives, MSG, and so many more ingredients that you not only don’t want to digest, but are completely unnecessary….

My First Attempt at Freezer Cooking
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My First Attempt at Freezer Cooking

BySamantha

This post contains affiliate links. This past month I tried out freezer cooking. You may be asking, “What is freezer cooking?”  Well, it is making a bunch of meals at one time in order to freeze them for a later date when you are too busy to cook. I should say for me it means…