Elderberries are often called “nature’s immune booster” – and for good reason. These tiny berries are packed with antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which give them their deep purple color. They’re also rich in vitamins A and C, as well as flavonoids that help fight inflammation and support your immune system. Some studies suggest that elderberries may…
If you’ve been following our sourdough starter series on Instagram, by now you’ll have some mature discard that is waiting to be used. These easy sourdough discard cheese crackers are a perfect use for that delicious, mature discard! Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers Start by melting the butter and add it to a food processor with…
When you think of sourdough bread, you often think of those beautiful, round, crispy loaves that are airy inside and get very crunchy when toasted. Although that style of sourdough is delicious, we’ve found that it’s not the best bread to use for everyday meals. Our sourdough sandwich bread is. It’s easy to make, soft,…
Homemade gingerbread cookies are so warm and comforting in the long winter months. They can be chewy or crunchy and have such a pleasing sweet and spicy taste. Use your favorite cookie cutters to make fun shapes and use your favorite icing to decorate! Making Homemade Gingerbread Cookies Start by adding the flour to a…
Roasting a whole chicken is one of the most versatile meats to have on hand. Have you ever brought home a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and used it for multiple recipes throughout the week? I have and although this is not cooked on a rotisserie, the results are very similar. The best part…
Here on the homestead, we bake all of our bread from scratch.I know, sounds crazy right?? It seems like that would be way too much work, why not just get bread at the grocery store? Well, if you haven’t noticed, processed food has a lot of unnecessary ingredients, and some of those ingredients are bad…
If you’re looking for a simple way to cook a pork loin that will feed your family for the week, you’ve come to the right place! This easy braised pork recipe is juicy and tender and perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, sandwiches, or any way you love to eat pulled pork. If you don’t have…
Growing up, I had the privilege of visiting my mother’s family in Mexico City during the summer breaks from school. I say privilege because growing up in a multicultural household afforded me an education that most in my rural Ohio community never get to experience. The first obvious benefit was learning two languages simultaneously as…
This cast iron new york style cheesecake is a classic, no-nonsense version of a dessert favorite. There are lots of variations that throw in unnecessary ingredients that dilute the pure, honest, rich beauty that is…
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like ramen. I practically lived on it growing up. The instant kind of course. I’ll admit, I do keep a few packets of instant ramen in my home for those days when you’re feeling under the weather and don’t feel like cooking, but need something that will fill you…