Dont be scared of rendering fat! The great news is no matter the fat youre rendering, the method is the same. No fancy tools needed, although a meat grinder will make the job quicker. Years ago I did a post … Continue reading How to Render Fat {Pork, Beef, Bear = Lard + Tallow}
In our family, we have cold weather traditions. This makes the winter days not quite so long. Really blizzardy day? Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! First day below -30C? Maple syrup snow candy! Most recipes I’ve seen call for a cup of maple syrup but I find for 5 kids and two adults (my niece and nephew are usually here for it), half a cup means everyone gets a treat without it being excessive or too expensive. Maple syrup ain’t cheap yo! Continue reading Maple Syrup Snow Candy
The fats in tallow are so close to the make-up of fats below the skin on our body, making Tallow Balm so nourishing and absorbable to our parched skin. In winter our hands get so chapped and dry we can’t live without it. In summer, the dirt from the garden dries out our feet and hands, often making cracks in our feet, ouch! I use Tallow Balm as a baby bum cream, for chapped cheeks, lip balm, cuts, you name it! My aunt gave up steroid cream for eczema after trying this and her hands have never been happier. I hope you enjoy our all purpose balm. Continue reading Make Your Own Tallow Balm {Best all purpose salve and body butter EVER}
Make this big batch of immune boosting Elderberry Syrup next time you start coming down with a cold and store the extras in the fridge or freezer! Continue reading Big Batch Elderberry Syrup
Made without refined sugars, here’s a healthier twist on my Classic DIY Bailey’s Irish Coffee Creamer recipe thanks to maple syrup. Continue reading Maple Syrup Sweetened Irish Coffee Creamer (Home-made Baileys!)
Tamari Roasted Almonds are a major family favourite in our house. A batch of these little nuts doesn’t last long as the aroma seems to bring on locusts! If you don’t stock tamari sauce in your pantry, you can always use soy sauce as a substitute. Either way is tasty and sure to satisfy your salty snack cravings! Continue reading Tamari Roasted Almonds
Grab a cup of coffee, this is a long ‘un. I get sourdough questions allll the time. While I usually answer what I can/ direct them elsewhere, I decided to compile all I know into a post so I can … Continue reading Sourdough 101
It’s not always possible to add bacon to homemade baked beans so I came up with a vegan version that tastes just as good! And you can make them in the Instant Pot, crock pot, or oven depending on which method works best for you! Continue reading Vegan Baked Beans (Instant Pot Friendly)
Whats a family with a plethora of dehydrated wild mushrooms supposed to do? We make Wild Mushroom Seasoning Salt, of course! We use Wild Mushroom Seasoning Salt in place of seasoning salt on the vast majority of our cooking. It’s my love language, my baby, my one true love for seasoning food.
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Skillet Cornbread is my speciality. I’m not just boasting, when I mention I make it, I hear ‘mmmm’ ‘yuuum’ ‘jealooous!’ Whether you freshly mill cornmeal or buy organic from the store, it’s a good recipe to have up your sleeve for serving to gluten free or dairy intolerant friends & family. Continue reading Skillet Cornbread
If you’ve struggled with making homemade yogurt with limited success, or it just feels overly complicated, try this easy method with just a few simple ingredients! Continue reading DIY Homemade Yogurt
I’ve been making Rustic Fruit Tart for eons. Or as much as a 25 year old could have baked in their life. It’s the perfect palette for whatever fruit is in season, your fridge, or your freezer. This one was rhubarb, peach and cranberries. The cranberries were just a hint, enough to add a zing. I find it much easier than a dish pie to make and it’s great for a casual dessert, yet has a rustic greatness that you could put on any fancy plate to dress it up. No plate needed! So take it to a summer BBQ and share it around! I hope you enjoy it, because it’s a family favourite! Continue reading Rustic Fruit Tart