Crisp Pickled Jalapeno Slices for Canning
These crisp pickled jalapeno slices are the perfect pop of heat sprinkled on top of just about anything from nachos to pizza to grilled cheese. This family-favorite water-bath canning recipe…
Homemade Cream Biscuits (Only 4 Ingredients)
There’s something comforting about homemade biscuits fresh from the oven, and these easy cream biscuits with just four ingredients might become a go-to in your home. They’re soft, fluffy, and…
Triple Berry Jam for Canning
Enjoy the fruits of summer all year long with this homemade jam recipe made with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Easy enough for beginner canners. ❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe…
Triple Berry Cobbler with Sugar Cookie Topping
Cobbler has all the taste and none of the heartache of pie. And it’s so rustic and charming looking that it always looks perfect, even if it isn’t perfect. And…
This Year, Learn to Can: A Simple and Encouraging Beginner’s Guide
Inside: Everything you need to know to start canning, from tools to timing to your first jar. I’ll hold your hand through every step. When you first read a canning recipe,…
Easy Loofah Soap Recipe
If you want a simple and enjoyable DIY project that brings a bit of luxury to your day-to-day, try this loofah soap recipe! It’s a soap that lightly scrubs your…
Cast Iron Skillet Home Fries (Crisp!)
Everyone loves home fries, but a lot can go wrong when making them at home. These crispy cast-iron skillet home fries are the best method to guarantee soft potatoes with crispy outsides….
Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
It’s hard to know which is better: the moist muffins with plenty of berries or the cinnamon sugar topping. Vegetable oil (or melted butter) makes this recipe moist and easy…
Perfect Oatmeal Sandwich Bread at Home
This oatmeal sandwich bread is a perfectly soft sandwich loaf sweetened with honey and brown sugar, then topped with old-fashioned oats. Even picky kids will love this soft and slightly…
Southern Blackberry Iced Tea You’ll Make Again and Again
It’s fruity, fresh, and just the right amount of sweet. If you’ve never made your own blackberry iced tea from scratch, don’t worry. It’s easy and so much better than anything store-bought….
Growing Onions in Your Garden (A Beginner’s Guide)
Inside: Ready to take a step into self sufficiency? Here’s everything you need to know about growing your own onions. With a few hours of work and a narrow row…
Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery shortbread cookies with a dollop of perfectly tart lemon curd baked into the center, these lemon curd thumbprint cookies are perfect any time of year. One of the best…
How to Make the Best Crispy Brussels Sprouts in a Cast Iron Skillet
When done well, Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cream are absolutely delicious, with the rich flavors of bacon and cream. Cooking these beauties in a cast-iron skillet is the…
How to Make Bastille Soap: A Beginner’s Bar with Shea Butter + Olive Oil
My bastille cold-process soap recipe is a gentle and nourishing soap ideal for sensitive skin. Made with a high concentration of olive oil and enriched with shea butter, it offers…
From-Scratch Lemon Curd Pound Cake
Bright and tart lemon curd is the perfect complement to a sweet, buttery pound cake. (You can use homemade lemon curd or a jar of store-bought.) This recipe combines fresh…
7 Practical + Inspiring 10 x 10 Garden Plans {Sample Layouts for Vegetable Gardens}
Planning a vegetable garden but all you have room for is a 10 x 10 space? You might be surprised by what you can grow. Whether you’re looking for inspiration…
The Best Spiked Cherry Limeade (Super Easy)
This spiked cherry limeade is the perfect drink for sipping on a hot afternoon with friends. It’s also super easy to make! Just add some ice and lime slices to…
Can My Chicken Eat It? The A-Z Guide of What Your Flock Can and Can’t Eat (With Printable!)
Your guide to feeding human foods to your chicken and answering the question: can my chicken eat that? If you like giving your chickens some human food now and then,…
Stand Mixer Sourdough Bread
Sure, you could stretch and fold all day long (and sometimes I do), but you absolutely do not have to. If you’ve always wanted to try sourdough but it seems…
The 7 Best Tomatoes for Canning {What You’ll Want for Homemade Sauce}
Inside: The best tomatoes for canning, picked by an opinionated gardener and canner who does her best to grow a ridiculous variety every summer. Also some real talk on whether…
The Best Brioche Sandwich Bread Recipe: Soft, Rich, and Delicious
I love making this brioche sandwich bread because it’s incredibly soft and buttery but strong enough to hold all kinds of toppings, making it perfect for anything from sandwiches to…
How to Make Castile Soap: 100% Olive Oil Cold Process Recipe
This simple olive oil castile soap recipe is perfect for beginners and anyone who loves pure, natural products. The main ingredient is olive oil, known for its moisturizing properties and…
How to Harvest Cut Zinnias: The Step-by-Step Guide for the Best Bouquets
Zinnias are cheap and easy to grow, and for a few dollars and a sunny patch in your backyard, you can enjoy homegrown flowers all summer. The problem? Most people…
Can You Eat Roosters? (Yes! But I Don’t.)
If you have backyard chickens, you’ve probably encountered a…well… rooster problem. Often, these result in the rooster’s demise. And now you’re left with the age-old question… should we eat it?…
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