I love, love, love, LOVE this vinaigrette!!! It is super easy to make, holds up well in the fridge, and is versatile for a variety of dishes. I try to keep some on hand but it usually doesn’t last long. Dressings are one of those things that are so easy to make, but people just […]
How To Make Old Fashioned Grape Juice
My dad used to make grape juice when I was a kid and I loved it. I grew up in Northwest PA, where grapes grow quite well thanks to the climate the Great Lakes create. So, when I moved into my house in July I was quite excited to see that there were multiple Concord […]
Raising Cornish Cross vs. Red Rangers for Meat
In mine and my husband’s continuing effort to be more self-sufficient, less dependent on grocery stores, and have more control over what we eat, we started raising meat chickens this past spring. A free ranging meat bird would not have worked in our situation at the time; we were living in a rental house with […]
Spring Dreaming
Here we are beginning of January and I’m already dreaming about spring while planning the garden, fencing, and spring animals. This will be our first spring here at the new house, and true to form I have about a zillion plans that I’m itching to execute. It isn’t as easy as rototilling some ground for […]
Planting Tomato Plants (Temporarily)
I was going to hold off on mentioning a word about it until after closing, but given my current garden situation I have no choice. My husband and I are officially buying a house and expecting to close within the next few weeks! As absolutely excited as I am, it has also been very stressful. […]
Why I Love Flash Freezing & How To Do It.
I am a big fan of making food in bulk and then freezing it for a later time. Whether it be sauces, dressings, cinnamon rolls, or nuggets, I like the warm cozy feeling that comes with knowing I have a freezer full of commonly used ingredients or prepared food for when I need it. One […]
