A little black dress, a string of pearls, and a romantic candlelit supper... While those might be the elements that comprise the typical Valentine's Day celebration, our homestead Valentine's Days look slightly different. OK, a lot different. I don't even own a little black dress, let alone a string of pearls (I'm more of a chunky rustic jewelry sort of gal...), and any candles I have are of the homemade ...Continue Reading
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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps
Learn how to make a from-scratch apple scrap vinegar. Let's take a look at the difference between real apple cider vinegar and the apple vinegar you can make at home, as well as a recipe for apple scrap vinegar and my best answers to common questions on making vinegar at home. They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch… But there is homemade apple cider vinegar. And I’m going to venture to say it’s about as close to a free ...Continue Reading
Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe
By Stacy Karen, contributing writer Coffee and cocoa are a delightful combination when it comes to a warm beverage. Turns out, it's a great mix for natural body care, too! Body scrubs are a fantastic way to remove dead skin cells and brighten skin, giving it a more youthful and vibrant appearance and a softer smoother feel. Coffee body scrubs are especially invigorating and enjoyable to apply. Most body scrubs are made by ...Continue Reading
100+ Apple Recipes!
By Renee Kohley, contributing writer Apple season is my favorite way to transition into fall, and apple recipes make it even better. We are literally surrounded by orchards to pick from, and always feel so blessed to bring home haul after haul, picking 2-3 times during the month of October. I always end up breaking up our apple picking in shifts. It gives me time to plow through whatever needs to be done with them. I am still ...Continue Reading
Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe
This caramel sauce recipe is almost sinful. But I'm posting it anyway. Just because I love you guys. Now keep in mind, I'm a big believer in the importance of reducing sugar. I used to have a fierce sweet tooth, and have since tamed it considerably. However. Sometimes you just gotta splurge. Like this---> And thick-and-gooey-homemade-salted-caramel made with real butter and cream is the perfect time to do said ...Continue Reading