Homemade Mint Lemonade Recipe: The Perfect Summer Drink When the hot summer days roll around, I love to have a refreshing drink by my side. Even better if the ingredients are fresh! One of my absolute favorite drinks for these sun-drenched afternoons is a homemade mint lemonade recipe—a great way to blend the tartness of fresh lemon juice with the…
Whole wheat pain de mie sandwich bread combines the hearty goodness of whole wheat with the soft, fine crumb of classic French sandwich bread. This delicious bread is baked in a Pullman pan, delivering a loaf that’s perfect for everything from peanut butter sandwiches to French toast. With its straight sides and uniform shape, the…
Sweet and Simple Blueberry Cornbread Recipe (Made in a Cast Iron Skillet) If you love traditional cornbread but want something a little more special, this blueberry cornbread recipe is a sweet twist on an old favorite. With juicy blueberries tucked into a tender, buttery cornbread base and baked in a sizzling hot cast-iron skillet, this…
When I first started gardening, I didn’t think much about poor drainage. I didn’t really pay attention to how waterlogged my soil was right after a hard rain. I assumed that as long as I watered my plants and added some compost, everything would grow just fine. But I learned the hard way that heavy…
One summer, my garden exploded with tomatoes. They ripened faster than I could pick them, and soon my kitchen counters were overflowing. I canned as many as I could, filling jar after jar with bright, tangy tomato goodness. But even with all that effort, there were still too many. So, I turned to my freezer….
If you love the sweet flavor of fresh blueberries and want a simple way to enjoy them beyond muffins, this homemade blueberry pancake syrup recipe is a must-try. You can drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or even vanilla ice cream for a delicious, fruity topping. Plus, you can use it in homemade lemonade…
This corned venison recipe is a fantastic way to transform a cut of venison into something that tastes just like corned beef—without using sodium nitrate. This recipe relies on a simple, natural brine solution to infuse wild venison with those classic corned beef flavors, making it a great way to prepare deer meat for St….
What is Satsuma Marmalade? Satsuma marmalade is a delicious orange marmalade made with Satsumas, a type of mandarin orange grown in Louisiana. Satsumas originate in Japan and have been grown in Louisiana since the 1840s or 1850s. They have a loose, easy to peel skin, and delicious, juicy flesh. They are very similar to the…
Recently we had overnight temps in the upper thirties. Our peppers, okra, tomatoes, and more, needed to be harvested before a potential frost. At 32 degrees Fahrenheit, frost will occur, although even if the reported temperature is above that, small pockets of frost can occur, damaging tender summer vegetables and flowers. With that in mind,…
Sewing with handwoven wool fabric can be tricky. The fabric may have a tendency to stretch, distort, and unravel as it is handled. I’ve got a few tricks to share that will help prevent this. The rewards for sewing with handwoven fabric are many! I recently had the pleasure of making a flat cap for…