Soft, chewy, and spicy. These soft molasses cookies are like taking a bite of Christmas. Elaborate Christmas cookies really aren't my thing (although I will spend a little extra time to make homemade peppermint patties on occasion...), so I lean heavily on these simple molasses cookies when I need to bring sweets to an event or party. Sucanat, an unrefined cane sugar, pairs beautifully with the rich blackstrap molasses ...Continue Reading
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Goat 101: My Milking Routine
So you've bought some goats and gathered your equipment. Let's do some milking! First off, you'll need a milking stand. It is possible to milk without one. Trust me, I have done it. Five days post-partum. With a wild, first-freshener, kicky goat... It can be done, but I sure looove my stand. This post has more photos of my stand if you are interested in building one like it for yourself. And check out my video on how to use a goat ...Continue Reading
Honey Whipped Carrots
Sometimes, simplicity in the kitchen can make the best meals. This quick honey whipped carrots recipe turns the humble carrot into a serious showstopper. I’ve occasionally experimented with adding extras like cranberries, nutmeg, or cinnamon to this dish, but I have always returned to the simplicity of just these four ingredients. Use a blender, food processor, or stand mixer to whip the cooked carrots—manual potato mashers won’t ...Continue Reading
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
This is the ultimate fall indulgence! I adore cooking with pumpkin and we usually have completely gorged ourselves on everything 'pumpkin' by the time Christmas rolls around (pumpkin cream puffs anyone?). This smoothie was a new idea for this year- we will definitely be having it on a regular basis until we use up all of our garden pumpkins! The best part about this pumpkin pie smoothie is that it is ice-cream-FREE. And ...Continue Reading