This week I baked some very easy homemade rolls. Our holiday dinners wouldn't feel complete without fresh baked bread, and it's one of the additions to the table that I love to contribute. When my family gathers, I love to spoil them with the foods they remember from growing up. It's how I show them how much they mean to me. And I don't mean that to say you have to slave away in the kitchen in order to prepare a holiday meal! Not at all. There are many foods that can be prepared from … [Read more...]
Quick Handmade Gifts for a Homemade Christmas
Handmade gifts are a tradition. Remember last year when you promised yourself you would make homemade gifts all year long? And here we are. Searching for all the quick handmade gifts to give to our family and friends. Because, even though we love giving homemade gifts, life is busy and sometimes messy and we just don't get them done during the rest of the year. At least not enough. No matter if you are looking for gifts made from yarn, fabric, or food, or nature, take a look at this … [Read more...]
Raising Sheep Warms You Twice
When we began raising sheep, I looked forward to the warmth they would provide. I did not consider the other ways that sheep would warm us. With quite a few years as a shepherd now behind me, I can see that the wool that sheep provide is but one way they heat our bodies. The visions of sheep roaming the gentle slopes of a picturesque farm may be heart warming. However it does not portray the amount of heat producing labor that goes on behind the scenes, when raising sheep. The Work For … [Read more...]
Sourdough Apple Bread with Fresh Apples
Sourdough apple bread is versatile and can be made with either fresh apples, frozen or canned. During fall apple harvest it's great to make this recipe with fresh apples. You can snack on a few slices while making the filling. When winter hits and you want to bake a warm, hearty bread, grab some preserved apples and continue on with the recipe. It's great either way. I recently tried a recipe for Apple Pull Apart Bread by my friend Ann at A Farm Girl in the Making. One thing I never seem to … [Read more...]
Baked Venison Meatballs
I am all about quick dinner ideas these days, but I'm even more about healthy homemade meals. Often it seems the two of those do not go hand in hand. However, these venison meatballs were actually quick to put together. I'm lucky to have a husband who loves to hunt so we have a freezer full of venison. If you aren't as lucky, you can substitute ground beef and it will still be a delicious recipe! We had these meatballs with homemade sweet potato fries, but they would be great with spaghetti or … [Read more...]
