Cream puffs might not be the most "homesteader-ish" recipe, but I'm posting them anyway... Because quite honestly, they just might be the world's most perfect dessert.... ;) I'm far from a pastry chef, but I've found these rustic puffs to be pretty simple to make- and they are especially lovely when filled with real, raw, whipped cream... You can also fill 'em up with pudding-- especially chocolate! BUT. ...Continue Reading
Archives for September 2013
What Dishwashers, Blenders, and Washing Machines Have to do with Homesteading
Laura Ingalls Wilder didn't have a Dishwasher! Earlier this week on my Facebook page, I casually shared a tip about how I use Lemon essential oil to keep my dishwasher from getting stinky, which I assumed would lead into a simple discussion about household cleaning and essential oils. Imagine my shock when I popped over to the page to find folks expressing their displeasure at the fact that I have a dishwasher. I sure didn't see ...Continue Reading
The Coolest Homemade Tub & Shower Cleaner EVER: The DIY Scum Buster Bar
**PLEASE READ THE SAFETY UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST** This recipe was a complete and total accident. As much as I would like to say that I came up with the concept and then flawlessly executed it, that is simply not the case. Regardless-- it just might be one of the coolest things I've ever posted on this blog. So, read on. ;) I was trying to mix up a quick batch of DIY scouring paste to clean my filthy bath tub. (You ...Continue Reading
Homemade Whole Wheat Crackers
Sometimes I like to pretend that I'm a food snob. But let's face it-- the real reason I like to watch those fancy cooking competitions on Netflix is because the thought of having to prepare a restaurant-quality entrée from 5 mismatched ingredients scares the pants off of me. I consider myself to be a good cook, but honestly, things like homemade burgers and homemade fish sticks are more my style... But lest you think that real food ...Continue Reading