Backyard poultry keepers often feel comfortable eating eggs from their flock raw or under cooked. After a friend accused me of trying to make my kids sick by feeding them soft yolked fried eggs one morning, I thought I’d tell you all why I feel comfortable doing it. Here are my thoughts on the apparently […]
Gingerbread Muffins with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Swirl
Gingerbread is wonderfully moist, spicy, and smells amazing as it bakes. These muffins have the added bonus of a hidden cinnamon cream cheese flavored swirl hidden inside. I like to bake them up for special morning breakfasts and sometimes just because! They’re great with a cup of tea and store well.
Very Berry & Cherry Cobbler
I’ve been enjoying learning how to cook in a cast iron dutch oven this year. This Very Berry & Cherry Cobbler has been one of the best recipes I’ve tried so far. Of course, you wouldn’t have to bake this outdoors in a dutch oven- it could be made in a baking dish in a […]
How To Dehydrate Blueberries
Berries are a wonderful part of summer, but they just don’t last very long. One way to have berries all year long is to dehydrate them. In no time at all you can have tons of berries preserved to last when fresh berries aren’t available.
Parmesan, Cheddar, & Garlic Dinner Rolls
Everything tastes better cooked outdoors, and these dinner rolls are no exception. Packed with Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses, as well as a healthy dose of garlic these rolls are beyond delicious. Did I mention that they were baked outside in a dutch oven? I love using my dutch ovens, but this recipe would bake up […]
Learning Lessons On Food Preservation From Little House On The Prairie
Who knew as adults, we could re-read the books we loved as children and learn valuable food preservation skills? As we read these books aloud as a family, I’m learning more than I ever thought possible, and now you can, too.
