Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Okay everyone, I am now entering a zone which is a passion of mine; Baking Bread!  Those who know me well understand that I am a good cook, but baking is a challenge for me.  It's because of all the details and measurements...    I love to experiment and cooking is my creative outlet -- hence, …

Farmhouse Cheddar for Beginners

Farmhouse Cheddar By Ricki Carroll Ingredients: 2 gallons whole milk  (You can use raw milk or store-bought) 1 packet direct set mesophilic starter or 4 ounces prepared mesophilic starter 1/2 teaspoon liquid rennet (or 1/2 rennet tablet) diluted in 1/4 cup cool, unchlorinated water 1 tablespoon cheese salt Cheese wax (optional) [repost: http://blog.cheesemaking.com/farmhouse-cheddar-beginners/%5D Directions: 1. …

Natural Laundry Soap Cubes

I am starting my series on homestead laundry!  For those who do not know, laundry is the bane of my existance.  Admit it, we all have those household chores which we do not enjoy.  For some it is cooking, others weeding the garden or cleaning the bathroom.  Mine?  Mine is laundry.  In order to deal …

Lemon Cream Sponge Cake

Spring is here!  With that huge surplus of eggs, make this fantastic dessert! Ingredients Sponge Cake 12 Eggs separated 1 cup Sugar 1 ½ tsp Cream of Tartar 1 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Salt ½ cup Honey 1 ½ cup Flour sifted 1 tsp Lemon Zest 1 ½ tsp Vanilla Lemon Curd 3-4 Lemons …

3 Old Fashioned Dessert Recipes You Need To Make Tonight

Baked Egg Custard 4 large Eggs 3 cups Whole Milk 1 cup Honey or Maple Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Pinch of Salt Bring milk, salt and nutmeg to a low simmer.  Whisk eggs, honey and vanilla well, until it is a pale yellow. Temper the eggs by slowly drizzling in simmered milk …

Foolproof Corned Beef and Cabbage

By blood, I have a whole-lotta Irish in me... That's right!  My husband is from Italian origin and I am from Irish origin... St. Patrick's Day isn't about the green beer, Irish whiskey or the Corned Beef, but, why not enjoy a little americanized version of the holiday... Right?  Well, here's to your delicious meal: …

Spiced Pear Tart Recipe

(9 servings) 8 oz Diced Cold Butter 2 oz Diced Cold Butter 1/2 c Ice Water 1 tsp Sea Salt 2 c AP Flour - 6 Ripe Baking Pears (like Anjio or Bartlett) 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/8 tsp Allspice 1/8 tsp Nutmeg 1/4 c Brown Sugar 1/8 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar …

Yummy Honey Popcorn Balls!!!

All Hallows Eve is upon us. Time to make popcorn balls! 5 cups Popped Popcorn 1/2 cup Honey 1/4 cup Sugar 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1 tbsp Butter (plus more butter for your hands) Directions Place popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a large sauce pan, combine honey, sugar, salt and …

4 Ingredient Fool-Proof Natural Caramel Apples

Ingredients 1 cup Honey 1 cup Heavy Cream 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 8 Pink Lady or Granny Smith Apples Tools 8 Sticks (carved into a point) or Wooden Dowels Candy Thermometer Waxed Paper Heavy-bottomed Sauce Pan Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula Wash apples and skewer, stem side, with a stick or dowel and place into …