Forgotten Household Crafts
It has been said that through the careful observation of history, will we find the answers needed for tomorrow’s future. As I take small steps to reduce our carbon footprints on this Earth, I am often...
View ArticleSnowflake Cookies
I believe that cold snowy days are perfect for baking something decadent. The winter storm that hit Ohio encased us in ice and blanketed us with snow. The roads were a mess, so we were glad when most...
View ArticleBlueberry Bran Muffins
A few more minutes under the covers or a healthy breakfast? Enjoy both! Today was a bitter cold winter morning in Ohio and I did not want to get out of bed. For the 3rd day in a row, I traded...
View ArticleA Simple Asparagus Salad
Once I had tasted asparagus that had been roasted or grilled, I was hooked on its delicious caramelized texture and never looked back. Other then enjoying them pureed in a soup or canning Pickled...
View ArticleVanilla Souffle
Vanilla Souffle Whenever I set a souffle on the dining room table, the room gets quiet, guests hold their breath, and for a brief moment there is complete silence. Secretly, this always amuses...
View ArticleHomemade Raspberry Jam Bars
In the month of February the days begin to get a little bit longer and it is a thrill to wake up to a sunny bedroom in the morning. It may still be blustery cold outside, but I can not help but dream...
View ArticleBird’s Haven Farms & Canning Raspberry Jam
Yesterday after sharing my recipe for homemade Raspberry Jam Bars, I realized that I have yet to share my recipe for canning Raspberry Jam. One of the best things about canning Raspberry Jam, is that...
View ArticleCrostini with Mascarpone, Fresh Raspberries, and Drizzled Honey
Somehow in the excitement of picking rasberries, I forgot to take a picture of the ones that I collected. But, I did remember to take a picture of my favorite snack to indulge in after a day spent...
View ArticleStrawberry Pina Colada Cupcakes
Dear Fellow Cupcake Lovers, Sometimes it can be a good thing when a recipe fails. Last night I made the worst strawberry cupcakes from scratch. They were soggy, flat, rubbery, and the bottom of the...
View ArticleOld Fashioned Living in a Modern Day World
After reading Forgotten Household Crafts, A Portrait of the Way We Once Lived, by John Seymour, I was inspired me to compile a list of my 10 favorite ways to incorporate old fashioned techniques and...
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