The Creamiest Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream (Custard-Style) Bursting with fresh blueberry flavor, this homemade ice cream is the perfect summer treat. If you’ve never made homemade ice cream before, let me tell you—it’s one of those favorite things that turns a regular summer day into something special. And this creamy blueberry ice cream is hands-down…
Refreshing Blueberry Mint Lemonade for Summer DaysA cool and colorful lemonade recipe that’s bursting with fresh flavor When the warmer weather rolls in, there’s nothing better than a tall glass of homemade lemonade to cool you down. And if you’re looking for something a little more special than plain lemon and sugar, this blueberry mint…
Fresh Blueberry Compote (Easy, Delicious & Made with Just a Few Ingredients!) I love blueberry season in Louisiana—when fresh blueberries are overflowing at the farmers market or ripening by the handful in your backyard. This easy blueberry compote recipe is one of the best ways to capture the flavor of the blueberries and turn them…
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…
Natural Dyeing with Osage Orange Wood: A Bright Yellow from the Hedge Apple Tree If you’re looking to explore natural dyes that yield vibrant, lightfast colors, Osage orange (Maclura pomifera) is one of the best ways to get a true, rich yellow. This bright yellow wood has been used for centuries by fiber artists and…
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…
My Obsession with Natural Dye Books I have a bit of an obsession with natural dye books. Whenever I see a new one, I can’t resist adding it to my collection. There’s something about flipping through the pages, seeing the photography of the dyes and plants, and discovering new uses for traditional dye plants that…
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….