When I first started my sourdough starter, I was planning on using it to make bread Then I found out about the sourdough discard and became determined to never waste it Now I cook with the discard more than I bake bread! Some of my favorite recipes using...
One of the things I am doing to support my homestead is offering things I make to others One way to do this is with a farmstand and by going to farmers markets Most people love cake! That includes my husband So my journey to making a cake recipe that we love started...
My husband loves pork ribs But preparing them was never fun Getting that rib membrane off felt like way more work than it was worth So, we just left it on However, there is a great tip that has worked for us every time we have tried it And all you need is a butter...
I love my sourdough starter and I would be heartbroken if something happened to it That is why I started dehydrating my starter This preserves it as a shelf stable powder that has no maintenance Dehydrated sourdough starter lasts years and can save you if...
I am always looking for ways to use my sourdough discard I love having it on hand and using it every time I make something with flour in it! My newest favorite treat is sourdough discard brownies They taste so good that even my picky eaters love them! Why are my...
There were two reasons I started cooking from scratch One was because of studies I read linking dyes and preservatives to the developmental delays my kids had And two was the cost We were easily spending $1200 a month on food I can’t imagine what that...
I was talking with my husband a while ago and he mentioned wishing that he could find a trail mix that he likes He said that there is always at least one thing added that he doesn’t like And it feels like that addition makes up half the bag! I thought about it...
Homemade butter is a simple and fun activity that I do with my kids sometimes And honestly, it tastes sooo good freshly made! I even add things like honey to make a honey butter I don’t make it often since it doesn’t make sense where I live right now, but...
My husband started a goal to lose some weight this year And one of the things he wanted was protein bars to help him with that I am also pumping breastmilk for a milk bank so extra protein is always welcome The probelm is that storebought protein bars are expensive...
Sourdough focaccia bread is a favorite in my home! I make it more often than sandwich bread But I think that is because it is so adaptable I’ve made focaccia bread with many herbs on tops I’ve made some with just salt and pepper One of my favorites is...
