Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread

1/2-1 cup sourdough starter (doesn’t need to be at peak or fed) 1 T yeast 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups warm milk 4 cups wholewheat flour, sifted to remove the bran 1 t salt Mix all ingredients together in a stand mixer. Once combined, knead for 12-15 minutes, or until … Continue reading Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Strawberry Jam: another easy recipe YOU can make

Just like the grape jelly recipe I shared the other day, strawberry jam is a great way to get started in preserving and stocking your pantry. This can be made at any time of year, even when fresh strawberries aren’t in season or are too pricey. I use frozen strawberries and always have had great … Continue reading Strawberry Jam: another easy recipe YOU can make

Easy Grape Jelly

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Just because you don’t have a garden or access pick-your-own fruit farms or farmer’s markets doesn’t mean that you can’t preserve and can things for your family. … Continue reading Easy Grape Jelly

Make your own fresh yummy butter!

If you’ve ever wanted make your own butter, but haven’t been sure what you need or where to start, then you will love this week’s video. I share my easy method for making butter—even if you don’t have access to a milk cow. Hop on over to my YouTube channel to watch. https://youtu.be/-1en6tauSOA While you … Continue reading Make your own fresh yummy butter!

Room for Us | the story of our home in the country

https://youtu.be/0IqKwY_fwM8 The story of how the Lord brought us to our home in the country is one that continually amazes me. There are times that I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm really awake and not dreaming. I share all of the details in the video above. I hope you enjoy watching it!

Mom’s Whole Wheat Bread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSkJQRP6kRw What you will need:2 cups warm water (or milk) 2 T fast acting yeast1/4 sugar (or honey)1/4 oil (or melted butter) Let set and sponge until bubbly. Then add:5 cups whole wheat flour (I use hard white wheat flour)1 1/2 t salt Add the flour a cup at a time, up to four cups. … Continue reading Mom’s Whole Wheat Bread

My Favorite Green Beans

Green beans are a classic easy side dish. Far from being a boring, gross vegetable, they provide a beautiful base for all sorts of dishes. You can dress them up and wrap them in bacon and glaze them with balsamic vinegar, or you can put them in a casserole or soup. Today I'm sharing my … Continue reading My Favorite Green Beans

Hello September

September sneaked up on me. After the busiest summer of my life thus far, this new month jumped out from behind the corner and said “Boo!” I’m not upset at all since it means we are heading into my favorite season of the year. We have finally settled into more of a routine. We started … Continue reading Hello September

Shredded Salsa Chicken Two Ways

https://youtu.be/T7hjNbwAXWY These are the recipes featured in the the latest live session in the FB Group. I have also added it to my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy! I love recipes that I can cook and use for two separate meals. Most of the time it means I can cook the meat for it … Continue reading Shredded Salsa Chicken Two Ways

Week 2 Menu Plan and Shopping Guide

week2menulistDownload Orange Chicken Recipe: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11820/orange-chicken/ Hamburger Steak Recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/salisbury-steak-recipe-2126533 I use a variation of this recipe. I'm posting the link here for a guide if you've never made it before.