Whenever I taste each recipe I make, I always think about what I will write in my introduction for that recipe. After the first…
Living in the Ozarks my whole life, I’m used to the weather toying with my emotions. Temperatures here can yo-yo so quickly, it’ll make…
Every year, I sort of forget just how much I love strawberries. In the colder months, whenever I want them, I typically opt for…
If you live on Earth, you've likely noticed the typical treats that are passed around for Valentine’s Day. Pink and red and sugary and…
One thing we all look forward to at Shelton Christmas is Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. If you've never had it, it's sweet, creamy, rich,…
Sometimes we Americans can have some pretty lame attitudes toward food. We insist that tomatoes are a fruit, but nobody ever puts…
Recently, my siblings and I were talking about the rhubarb upside-down cake our grandma used to make us as kids. It was just the…
I recently attended my eldest niece's birthday party. Surrounded by family, she opened gifts and we were all treated to ice cream and homemade…
The holiday season is here, once again homesteaders. With all of the festive gatherings, and get-togethers, and mixers, and soirees there are to attend,…
Holy cow, homesteaders! I may have just found my new favorite cookie of all time. They’re delightfully crisp on the outside, and have an almost…
With the arrival of the coldest weather so far this fall, I’ve found myself eating a lot of soup and stew. I’m the kind…
When I got married, like many young women, I was "showered" with many gifts to help with setting up my kitchen and home. I…
