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Zucchini Cheddar Bread

When the summer garden is overflowing with zucchini, I always make sure to put plenty of it in the freezer so that we can have fresh zucchini cheddar bread all winter long. It’s so nice to have this fresh bread as a quick side…

Chocolate Pound Cake

This is one of the first cakes that I learned how to make when I got married. It is not difficult, but it seems like it is because it looks a little fancy in the bundt pan and all. Chocolate pound cake was a…

Homemade Waffle and Pancake Mix

We eat a hot breakfast most every morning. I know, my children are spoiled, but it makes it easier that they love to actually cook breakfast too! Especially my 10 year old, who is mostly responsible for the creation of this homemade waffle mix…

Porcupine Meatballs

I know what you are thinking, porcupine meatballs? What a weird name! I’m not really sure where these got their name, or who even named them, but as a kid we thought, they were so fun! It’s probably because the rice sticks out and…

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Why don’t I make this more often? That is what I ask myself every time I make this breakfast casserole. You know those foods that you only make at certain times of the year or for a special occasion, and you don’t even really…

Easy and Versatile Sourdough Bagels

Ok, so I titled this easy and versatile because they really are! So, don’t look at all the steps and be intimidated. It is SO worth it! These are a family favorite and can be made into any kind of flavor. I promise, I’m…

Monk’s Caramel Pie From Scratch

I love family recipes, but most of all I love the stories that go along with them. This one is my Monk’s recipe for homemade caramel pie. Her real name was Martha Ann and she was my Mom’s mom. When you are a kid,…

Building An Emergency Food Stockpile

Helpful Links to get your started: This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it is a starting place. Remember, it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Just start somewhere making small changes where you can. Buckets and Lids: You don’t have…

The BEST Homemade Doughnuts…Just Like Mama’s. Simple and Easy!

I love cooking from scratch and recently I (re)discovered homemade doughnuts! Growing up my mom made homemade doughnuts, but they were a little different than store bought. Like in a good way different! She never used glaze but always rolled them in powdered sugar….

Granny’s Old-Fashioned Lemon Teacakes made with Violets

We’ve been reading Paul’s letters from prison for our family Bible study. It wasn’t planned this way, it was just where we happened to be when all things broke loose in our world. He talks alot about contentment. I don’t think it’s a coincidence…