How To Make Your Own Vanilla Extract
Awhile back, my husband and I decided to try making our own vanilla extract
Dehydration
I don’t know about you, but I am terrible about making sure that I drink enough water in a day.
Vitamin C
This time of year, as people around me start to sniffle, I think about adding additional vitamin C to my diet.
Elderberries
I have always wanted to do more with elderberries, but they aren’t always easy to find. So, I was very excited when somebody we know let us come and pick from their elderberry bushes.
Cast Iron Cookware
My cast iron pan has traveled the country with us. It has cooked fish over the campfire in the north woods.
White Distilled Vinegar vs. Apple Cider Vinegar
We have had lots of people ask why we use raw apple cider vinegar in our recipes instead of distilled vinegar
Digestive Enzymes vs. Probiotics
The difference between digestive enzymes and probiotics can get a little blurry, especially when some foods contain both, for example, sauerkraut and kimchi.
Insect Repellant Recipe
The kids are out running through the woods building forts with the dog tagging behind them. While this is a fun, serene setting, I just keep thinking about ticks because I know the dreaded tick season is upon us.
Building a Chicken Coop
We recently decided to build a new chicken coop. After searching for plans and getting everyone on board to help, we started our DIY project. First we found a simple plan that fit the needs we were looking for in a chicken coop. Because we live in a cooler area, we doubled the blue prints to give …
One-Skillet Meal Planning for Camping
We love to camp! It’s so fun to get away from everything (disconnect) and be out in nature hanging out with family and friends. Camping takes a lot of planning, especially when it comes to what to eat. Our camping trips have come in many forms. We have done the backpacking type of camping where we …
