My dear friend, I see these little personality quizzes making the rounds, and I always smile. At eighty-seven, having lived on my own in my farmhouse for the past eight years, I’ve come to understand that the small, everyday choices we make form the true foundation of our well-being. What we put on our plates—and … Read more
🇮🇹 Authentic Italian Zabaione Cream Creamy, light, frothy, and ready in about 10 minutes! Zabaione—also called zabaglione—is one of Italy’s classic desserts. Traditionally, it’s made with just egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine, gently cooked over a bain-marie while being whisked until it becomes pale, fluffy, and beautifully creamy. (La Cucina Italiana) It’s surprisingly simple, … Read more
Pigweed, also known as amaranth, is a nutrient-dense plant that offers various health and agricultural benefits. Here are 10 benefits of pigweed: Rich in Nutrients: Pigweed leaves are packed with vitamins (like vitamins A, C, and K) and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron, making it highly nutritious. High in Protein: The seeds … Read more
🥛 There’s something wonderfully old-fashioned about a plate of warm biscuits covered in creamy milk gravy. This simple Southern-style gravy is rich, peppery, comforting, and made with everyday ingredients. Whether you serve it over homemade biscuits for breakfast or alongside eggs and sausage, this is the kind of recipe that makes an ordinary morning feel … Read more
🍲 If you love coming home to dinner already cooked, this easy Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables is one to keep in your recipe box. Everything goes into the slow cooker, the chicken becomes tender, and the vegetables soak up all that savory flavor. 🥕 Ingredients 👩🍳 Instructions 1. Prepare the Crockpot Lightly grease the inside … Read more
In the Freezer Bag: 2 lbs beef stew meat2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce1 cup water2 dried bay leaves2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tsp black pepper1 tbsp sweet paprika1 tsp salt1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp oregano1 tsp thyme To Freeze: Label a gallon-sized freezer bag with the recipe … Read more
The best homemade Beef Jerky ever! This easy, economical, grab-and-go treat is EXACTLY what you want for summer campouts and road trips! Homemade Beef Jerky is a surprisingly simple snack to make and all you need is your oven! Start with a lean cut of beef, season with a savory marinade of pantry staples like brown sugar, … Read more
🍑 There’s something about homemade peach tea that feels like summer in a glass. 🍑☀️ This sweet(ish) peach tea has a beautiful peach color, refreshing tea flavor, and just enough sweetness to make it easy to sip on a warm afternoon. And if you’re making a batch for canning, those pretty jars make the finished … Read more
🍮💛 If you love old-fashioned Southern desserts, this butterscotch pie is one you’ll want to save. With a buttery pecan crust and a rich, silky butterscotch filling, it’s sweet, comforting, and wonderfully nostalgic. This recipe has been published as Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie, including in a 2017 newspaper recipe feature. The version below follows that … Read more
🍫🍃 Homemade Thin Mint Cookies Crispy, chocolatey, and packed with refreshing mint flavor, these homemade Thin Mint-style cookies are a delicious treat you can make right in your own kitchen. The cookies are baked until crisp, then dipped in a smooth chocolate-mint coating and chilled until perfectly set. 🍪 Ingredients For the Cookies For the … Read more