I write this post on the long evening of the summer solstice. We endured some time amongst the mosquitoes, enjoying the sunset and cleaning up cured ...
Recipes
The foods we eat at home become the culture of the family. When your mom made homemade cocoa in the winter time, or dad splurged with you over his favorite cereal, what grandma brought for Thanksgiving or the cookies big sis learned to make.
These are ours. And when I don't have one to supply from my own memory bank, I can sure point you in the right direction. That's what the first few years of marriage and motherhood are for. Testing what's out there, finding the fit for your own family and adapting it to your own wooden spoons.
The Recipes:
Mom’s Best: Fermented Sauerkraut
Today, let’s make a small batch of homemade sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is fermented side or topping made from red or green cabbages and ample salt. It ...
Mom’s Best: Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer
Join me in trying Jill Winger’s recipe for Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer from her cookbook, The Prairie Homestead. It is three in the ...
Mom’s Best: Nutty Maple Granola
For a nutritious early morning treat, make this naturally sweetened nutty maple granola. This granola satiates with nut proteins and fats, while ...
5 Best Every Day Cookbooks for Home Cooks
These 5 every day cook books are essential for home cooks of every level. Consequently, these five cookbooks act as a "get to know my kitchen" ...