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 was…
When I was a child, way back when, in the good old days, once upon a time… we did not get to eat a…
Doesn’t that look impressive? It may look as though it took lots of time and careful preparation, but you probably have all of the…
I’ve been noticing lately that so many people are talking about summer being over. It’s only the first week of August! We have over a…
It’s my favorite time of the season again, friends…. Peach time! Every year, I wait not-so patiently for the local farm-stands to put out…
I can't tell you all how happy I am that summer is here. Not because of the high temperatures and oppressive humidity, but because…
If you're like me, you find it difficult to find tasty, healthy breakfast foods that are easily prepared and actually good for you. …
The annual return of the ruby-throated hummingbird from its South-American winter home is one of the most definitive signs that warm weather is here to…
Well, folks, I did it… sort of. I made yeast bread! Those of you who have been with me for a while know my trepidation…
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…
I've got to tell you all, I simply love this bread. As you probably know by now, I'm not the type of person who…
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…
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and I've been spending the last few days deciding what to take to my family gathering. I've…
