Looking for a new kind of jam to add to your pantry or give as a gift? Why not try my all time favorite Low Sugar Carrot Cake Jam. It’s tasty and refreshingly different and quite easy to make. I like the fact that it uses finely grated carrots, which you don’t often find in jams and…
Curious about fermented food? Chances are you’ve eaten it for years; sauerkraut on the side, pickles on your burger or a tall glass of kombucha. Discover the benefits of fermentation, and learn how to get started fermenting vegetables at home. What is fermenting? Fermenting vegetables is an ancient food preservation technique that uses salt and…
Learning how to clean rust from cast iron cookware is key to maintaining its longevity and performance. Cast iron, while durable, is susceptible to rust if not cared for properly. However, rest assured that rust is not the end of the line for your cookware because, with the right approach, you can remove it and…
Homemade vanilla extract is a simple yet flavorful ingredient that can take your baking and cooking to new heights. It’s made by infusing vanilla beans in alcohol over a period of time, allowing the complex flavors of the vanilla to blend with the liquid. Here’s what you need to know about making and using homemade…
Many recipes call for heavy cream, but it’s not an ingredient that people often keep in the house. If you find yourself reaching for heavy cream and coming up empty-handed, then you know that kind of pain. But did you know you can make heavy cream at home? You can! Well, it won’t be an…
The practice of smoke cleansing is the age-old tradition of burning botanicals, wood, and resins for spiritual and health reasons. It’s an ancient tradition found in various cultures around the world. Its beginnings are diverse, and the practice doesn’t belong to any one culture or people. In Sanskrit writings, in the Vedas, an ancient Hindu…
Looking to make your life more simple? If your life has become complicated, exhausting and overwhelming, check out these simple living tips for a calmer, less stressful life at any age. There may be a lot of reasons to seek out a simple life, but the goal is the same: a meaningful way to find…
How gorgeous is this Homemade Calendula Salve? Not only is it great for rough, dry skin and little nicks and cuts, but that color! It’s worth making it alone for that gorgeous color, right? If you love making salves, creams, and lotions at home this is the recipe for you! Make some Calendula Salve today…
Did you have an Advent Calendar as a kid? I sure did! Ours was a wall hanging with a Christmas Tree on it. The tree had 24 small snaps on it, 24 pockets, and 24 felt ornaments with small snaps on them as well. Every day, one kid got to snap on an ornament. Counting…
Lion’s mane mushroom benefits are as plentiful as the mushroom itself is unique in appearance and qualities. This powerful, editable fungus boasts numerous mental and physical health benefits that deserve to be explored. Also known as Hericium erinaceus, the lion’s mane mushroom has gained popularity in recent years due to its potential positive health effects….
