Tag: From Scratch
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Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar
A “From Scratch” Recipe It’s more than a quick dessert In a busy homestead kitchen, not everything can be made from scratch in the moment—and I’ve learned that’s okay. With a house full of kids, there are long days, unexpected messes, and evenings when everyone just wants something sweet without a whole production behind it.…
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Tinctures & Infused Oils
I try to use as many of the herbs on the property as possible. Often, this can look like making tinctures and infused oils. Tinctures are shelf-stable herbal preparations that I make using alcohol. Infused oils are exactly what they sound like, I soak herbs in oil, typically olive oil but you can also use…
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From Scratch: Homemade Pancakes
I’m back with another edition of the Homemade From Scratch series—and this episode is all about pancakes. There’s something special about starting the day with a stack of pancakes made completely from scratch. In a world filled with boxed mixes and convenience foods, taking a few extra minutes to combine simple pantry staples feels like…
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From Scratch: Everything Bouillon
I’m back with another edition of the Homemade From Scratch series, and this one is a true homestead staple—Everything Bouillon. There’s a certain kind of satisfaction that comes from replacing store-bought staples with something you’ve mixed and made yourself. Bouillon is one of those small kitchen shortcuts that many of us grew up relying on,…
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From Scratch: Great Grams Appalachian Cornbread
I’m back with another edition of the Homemade From Scratch series, and this one carries a little extra heart—Great Gram’s Appalachian Cornbread. Some recipes aren’t just instructions on a page; they’re memories baked into cast iron. This cornbread is one of those. It comes from my great grandmother’s kitchen, where simple ingredients were turned into…
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