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…
Seriously Simple Sourdough Sandwich Bread
I fell in love with canning, cooking from scratch, and all things baking when I first got married. I grew up cooking, canning and gardening with my Mom and Grandmothers, but I didn’t really start to appreciate it until I was an adult. I…
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…
Buttery, Flaky Pie Crust From Scratch
This is the BEST pie crust recipe! I know, I know, everybody probably has a recipe they say that about, but this really is the best one I have found. And I’ve done lots of searching! This is my go-to for any time I…
