I’m not sure why, but I haven’t been feeling my customary Christmas excitement and fun for the last few years. I miss it, and to find it again, I’ve decided to put my heart into it and make homemade gifts for my family and friends. There’s a sort of fun craft I’ve made over the … Read more

Having bone broth in your pantry is one of the best pantry staples that can be used in so many recipes. Not only can you use it in many recipes, but it is such an easy canning recipe that even beginners can tackle. You can make broth in an Instant Pot, slow cooker, and stovetop. … Read more

As the cooler temperatures are approaching, my desire to start making some of our family soup recipes. One of my favorite soup recipes that was passed down to me is Nana’s Ground Beef and Bean Chili. When I make a batch of this chili, I prefer to make it the night before and reheat it … Read more

Hey friends! Question: Do you love the smell of freshly baked cinnamon buns throughout your home?? Because everyone in our home does! Cinnamon Buns are the perfect companion for cozy evenings by the fireplace or lazy Sunday mornings. Let’s dive into my super delicious cinnamon roll recipe! My good friend Kim gave it to me … Read more

Winter is just around the corner. This means that we are in the mist of garden harvest and preservation. As we have been canning tomatoes, I think about all the meals these tomatoes will make for us. One that comes to my mind is Nana’s Chili Recipe. Nana has passed down many of her spice … Read more

Hi Friends! Do you remember the recipe for Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice I posted last week? Well, I want to share with you one of our favorite recipes that I use that seasoning in. Pumpkin Spice Baked French Toast Casserole is a slightly spiced, warm, yet creamy breakfast dish. With the use of my homemade … Read more

The chilly weather is quickly approaching and you know what that means. Fall baking is beginning to happen. This means that it is pumpkin spice season and pumpkin recipes are on the menu! The earthly rich flavor of pumpkin on our food is a fall staple for us. Having some of our homemade pumpkin pie … Read more

It is almost time to harvest the huge gardens of potatoes that I planted! So I wanted to share with you a recipe of one of the first dishes we make with our homegrown potatoes. In our house is my Baked Crispy Hashbrown Casserole is a must have. I don’t know about you, but sometimes … Read more

We have come to one of my favorite seasons. The season when we begin to harvest our garden and process our homegrown vegetables! One of my yearly staples that I make from our garden produce is Simple Vegetarian Beet Borscht. This vegetarian borscht recipe is made up of a combination of root vegetables with some … Read more