I have been wanting to make homemade vanilla extract for at least the last three years! My brain finally started working enough to remember in time to make it before Christmas this year. These are perfect if you’re into DIY Christmas gifts! (hint, hint). In my mind, I see a bottle of extract bundled with […]
Dad’s Homemade Applesauce
From harvesting the apples in the neighbors yard, to gathering again in the kitchen a few days later to make homemade applesauce, these are the moments to enjoy and savor. It was late in the morning. John and the kids and I finished up our various chores at the house before heading down the driveway […]
How We Render Lard
I decided to finally render that lard that I had sitting in my freezer for over a year! Yeah, I’d say it was about time. You know, I think I was actually kind of scared to do it. Cutting up raw meat (uh, fat) is not my most favorite task. My hands get sore, I […]
My Sourdough Bread Adventure
After a dismal attempt at a rye sourdough starter a few months ago, I finally got the hang of it! …well, mostly. LOL I was going off of this recipe which turned out to be pretty simple. I had a little bit of trouble getting the starter to grow as fast as it was supposed […]