Recipes
Canning Plum Jam
Well, well, well! It’s the inaugural season for my plum tree producing fruit, and boy, did it deliver a bumper crop of plums! Now, I’ve never had the pleasure of dealing with plums before, so I was left scratching my head about what to do with this fruity bonanza. I...
Canning Dried Beans
A few years back, I embarked on my grand adventure into the world of food preservation, and guess what? My first love was dry beans! I mean, who wouldn’t want a pantry full of these little legumes just waiting to be transformed into delicious meals — or to save the...
Liver Tonic Tea
For ages, I've been on the hunt for a liver detox tea that doesn’t taste like swamp water. And guess what? I finally stumbled upon one that seems promising! It’s one of those magical brews from the herbal wizard Rosemary Gladstar. This particular potion is composed...
Canning Strawberry Rhubarb Filling
Today, I found myself in a bit of a rhubarb crisis — those stalks were giving me the side-eye from the fridge. So, I thought, why not whip up some Strawberry Rhubarb Filling? I’ve concocted this delightful pie filling more times than I can count, usually sending it...
Canning Green Chiles
In our household, we are absolutely obsessed with green chiles. Ever since we upgraded to a larger garden, I've thrown them into my ever-growing collection of peppers. However, there's a catch: I can't seem to grow enough to keep us happy until the next harvest. So,...
Black Drawing Salve Recipe
Last night, I finally whipped up the Black Drawing Salve from Heidi's Healing Harvest Homestead — something I’ve been itching to concoct for ages! Word on the street is that it works wonders for splinters, insect bites, stings, and other delightful surprises Mother...
Homemade Ruffle Potato Chips Recipe
I was practically doing a happy dance when I stumbled upon this video! Ruffle potato chips are my ultimate weakness, but let’s be real — I’m not about to inhale all those mysterious ingredients they cram into them. Since my KitchenAid is missing that fancy attachment,...
Freezing Basil
This year, I thought it would be a brilliant idea to plant a whole bunch of basil in my garden, right next to my peppers and tomatoes, because apparently they’re best buds. Fast forward to now: I’m drowning in basil and feeling like a deer in headlights when it comes...
Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars
I have been on a cherry kick this summer and have purchased too many so I was in need of a recipe to use them in. I found many that looked yummy, but this one had great reviews so I wanted to try it first. I found this recipe on AverieCooks.com. I used Sweet...
Banana Bread Recipe Using Freshly Milled Wheat
This is my first loaf of banana bread using freshly milled soft white wheat. I found this recipe in the in the Essential Home-Ground Flour Book by Sue Becker on page 206. I will not be publishing the recipe on my website so if you'd like to try it, I'd recommend...
Mango Fruit Leather Recipe
Today, I prepared mango kombucha and ended up with a decent amount of leftover puree. I thought it would be perfect to turn that into some fruit leather, which I really enjoy and find quite simple to make, especially since the fruit was all prepped. I used my Cosori...
Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
I have four cherry trees in our orchard that in the previous years we've lived here we barely had any cherries. This year was almost overwhelming how many cherries we had. It was slightly infested with ants yet still had a good amount of good cherries to pick. It...
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Filling Recipe
Today, I picked some rhubarb. Earlier this spring, I moved eight rhubarb plants from my raised bed to an in-ground garden bed. Given that rhubarb is quite resilient, I decided to relocate them to create room for tomato plants, which thrive better in the raised bed's...
DIY Charcoal Deodorant Recipe
Back when I used to buy natural deodorants I tried many different brands and flavors. Most of them didn't work that great. I finally came across a Charcoal version that I had the best results with. So when it came to making my own, I tried to mimic the recipe of my...
DIY Lip Balm Recipe
For a couple of years, I've had the desire to create my own lip balm. Today, I finally took some time to make it happen. Not sure why I waited so long when its such an easy recipe. I searched for recipes online. I liked the idea of Calendula infused oil since it's...
All Natural 3 ingredient Mouthwash Recipe
I absolutely love this mouth wash. I had read about cloves helping with tooth pain. A few months back I was having some minor tooth pain. I decided to look for a mouth wash and came across this recipe. I loved the few ingredients and ease of the recipe so I gave...
Healing Flower-Whipped Body Butter Recipe
I've been searching for a body butter recipe that isn't too greasy. I tried this recipe to check it out. I liked the ingredients so I decided to give it a try. I infused the Calendula, Lavender, and elderflowers for around 5ish weeks in a 8 oz mason jar. After the...
Homemade Body Wash
I was looking for a recipe to make a natural body soap when I found one online that caught my attention due to its simplicity. It only requires honey, oil, and castile soap. I'm a fan of castile soap because it's effective at cleansing yet gentle on the skin. Since I...
Eye Health Tincture
Unfortunately, as I age, I've noticed a decline in my eyesight compared to how it once was. I've been lucky enough to avoid the need for glasses or contacts throughout my life. Lately, I've noticed that my vision isn't as sharp when looking at things far away or at...
DIY Laundry Detergent
Knowing the number of harmful chemicals found in many store-bought brands, I've been eager to create my own laundry detergent for quite a while. I found numerous recipes online. The recipe that I thought looked best for my family I found on prettyprovidence.com. I...