Baking

Coconut Poke Cake

A few years ago, for my niece's birthday party, my sister told me that The Birthday Girl had requested a…

4 months ago

Pecan Pie Bars

Thanksgiving is less than a week away and I've been spending the last few days deciding what to take to…

6 months ago

Mom’s Pumpkin Bread

This week, I’ve decided, out of the kindness of my little heart, to share with you one of my most…

7 months ago

Bake in Bulk to Save Time and Money

Cooking and baking from scratch are hallmarks of the homesteading movement.  In fact, a majority of people who opt to…

8 months ago

No-knead Rosemary-Parmesan Skillet Bread

Well, folks, I did it… sort of.  I made yeast bread!  Those of you who have been with me for…

8 months ago

Coconut Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies, aka Scotchies

Holy cow, homesteaders! I may have just found my new favorite cookie of all time. These Coconut Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies,…

10 months ago

The Best Lemon Bars

Living in the Ozarks my whole life, I’m used to the weather toying with my emotions.  Temperatures here can yo-yo…

12 months ago

Hot Fudge Cottage Pudding

Whenever I taste each recipe I make, I always think about what I will write in my introduction for that…

12 months ago

Hummingbird Bundt Cake

The annual return of the ruby-throated hummingbird from its South-American winter home is one of the most definitive signs that…

1 year ago

Strawberry Cream Cheese Baked French Toast

Every year, I sort of forget just how much I love strawberries.  In the colder months, whenever I want them,…

1 year ago

Peanut-butter Chocolate Valentines

If you live on Earth, you've likely noticed the typical treats that are passed around for Valentine’s Day.  Pink and…

1 year ago

Ham, Cheddar, & Chive Scones

So, I have to admit, I don't remember ever having had a scone.  Growing up outside a teeny town in…

1 year ago