It’s been a long but fun summer, but it has been back to homeschooling and readjusting to a schedule around here. I’m actually finding comfort in the routine and truly love being a teacher to my kids. I feel like I’m cheating somehow by being able to be their teacher […]
Well, I know this is a “food” blog. But food making isn’t the only “from scratch” thing that goes on in my kitchen. I also make a lot of my health, home and beauty products from scratch. Over the years I have started making my own body scrubs, lotions, lip […]
Here is an awesome, simple and delicious Christmas gift idea!! Creamy, chocolatey homemade hot Cocoa that can be packed into regular jars, or even a mason jar mug. Tie a simple tag on with instructions and wa-lah, a perfectly simple gift. I have always made my hot cocoa with milk […]
I was so excited when apple season began this year, I overbought apples (if even possible lol). So I have been using them up in lots of different ways including making these addicting cinnamon apple chips. I love how the concentrated apple flavor comes out when you cook these and […]
Super chewy, soft granola bars loaded with coconut flakes and chocolate chips- super easy and taste amazing! I was so excited to find a great granola bar recipe online that I could easily adapt to our tastes. I was buying the more expensive granola bars with better ingredients for my kids […]
I am not a morning person (at least not until I have had coffee), so it goes to say I am not one to enjoy making complicated breakfasts. Cereal used to be my favorite breakfast to “make” for my family because it only involved pouring cereal and milk 🙂 . […]
I have always loved jello when my digestive system is off- from a stomach bug or whatever. Of course, I sadly gave this up when I cut the dyes, artificial flavors and other nasty ingredients out of our diets. Then, recently, I came down with a serious digestive problem […]
I recently found this simple recipe for an amazing Italian dressing and I couldn’t be happier. Ever since I gave up buying pre-made dressings, because of the additives and ingredients in them, I have been searching for a great Italian dressing recipe. My search has finally ended with this recipe- […]
It is amazing how we come to rely on and think we need certain “staples” from the grocery store. Bread crumbs used to be one of those “staple” items for me. That was until I realized how easy and cost effective they were to make, not to mention how much […]
Do you ever get tired of buying those expensive tiny little bottles of pure vanilla extract? I did. So I did some online searching and discovered just how easy and inexpensive it was to make large amounts of vanilla at home. I haven’t looked back since. It’s […]
Here is a great recipe to start the New Year with. Homemade Yogurt that can either be made smooth and creamy or, with one extra step, into thick greek style yogurt. It is super healthy and full of that good bacteria that helps keep the digestive system working right, […]
Here is a quick easy mix that can replace those little taco seasoning packets. I have been trying to cut back on using seasoning packets due to the added preservatives and ingredients in them. Making your own mix can save money and also allow you to control the quality of […]