Tuscan Sausage, Potato and White Bean Soup ~ Recipe
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Tuscan Sausage, Potato and White Bean Soup ~ Recipe

BySamantha

This rustic and hearty soup is substantial enough to serve as a main course. The sausage and seasonings add a lot of flavor, while big chunks of potato make for a satisfying meal. Pair with a crisp, green side salad and dinner is served! My absolute favourite comfort food in the winter time when the…

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…

An old fashioned laundry washing tub and scrub board with some clothes pins in a bucket
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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and My Homestead Laundry Routine

BySamantha

As homesteaders, we generally like to learn how to make and grow things ourselves. I have started experimenting with making different homemade natural cleaners and today I’d like to share with you two recipes for make your own homemade laundry detergent. Making your own homemade laundry detergent is a great way to save time and…

Beef taco salad for a crowd on a white platter
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Easy Hearty Beef Taco Salad Recipe

BySamantha

Who doesn’t love tacos? I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t love tacos, have you? If such a unicorn exists would you let me know? Anyways, my family and especially my kids, love “Taco Tuesday” and really almost any Mexican food is a hit around our house. Here’s the thing though, sometimes you…

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…

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken ~ Recipe
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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken ~ Recipe

BySamantha

This delicious, healthy slow cooker recipe is as easy as it is versatile. This flavor-packed chicken is perfect for burrito bowls, lettuce wraps, or over a bed of flavourful cilantro-lime rice.  We like it on weekends after a long day of shovelling snow or hitting the slopes. It is so easy to pull together if…

Cilantro Lime Sauce with Homemade Fajita Seasoning
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Cilantro Lime Sauce with Homemade Fajita Seasoning

BySamantha

These two recipes pair best with the slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken and the Cilantro Lime Rice but feel free to get creative and use these however you like. I’d love to hear of any variations you may come up with 😊👍.  Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce For best results, prepare the cilantro-lime sauce the night before…

Cilantro Lime Rice ~ Recipe
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Cilantro Lime Rice ~ Recipe

BySamantha

Transform boring, basic rice into something extraordinary with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. In this recipe, we paired lime and cilantro to create a classic flavour combination that brings added depth and freshness to your dishes.  This cilantro lime rice is yummy paired with most any type of meat but it is especially…

Mint Grapefruit Mimosas
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Easy Festive Mint Grapefruit Mimosas ~ Recipe

BySamantha

What better way to celebrate than to wake up and have a refreshing festive drink in your hand? And unlike your classic orange juice, these easy mimosas have a delicious combination of mint and grapefruit! If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic mimosa, this can be done easily enough with our suggested substitution. We will be enjoying…