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I believe in sweating. I do. Sweating is ok, body odor isn’t. While I have used deodorant, as opposed to anti-perspirant for many years now, I can’t say that I have been all that pleased with any of them. Paying upwards of $7 a stick at the health food store, the deodorant is mediocre, at best. I [...]
Dutch oven cooking completely fascinates me, how about you? (All photos courtesy of Camp Chef) To be honest, I am just getting started with Dutch oven cooking myself. Here are a few key points to start you out: * Purchase a good quality Dutch oven from a reputable company. Mine is from Camp Chef, as [...]
My homegrown eggs…we just love ‘em! There are few things that are more thrilling than finding the very first egg that your hens have laid. When Meredith, my 10-year old, came running to the house from the barn, screaming “Mom! Mom!”, I had a feeling that we had our first egg. We are now to [...]
For years, I wondered how our ancestors survived without refrigeration ….yet the answer is far more logical than I ever expected! Photo credit It’s referred to as a “root cellar” and is making a huge comeback among homesteaders and off-gridders today! And why not? It makes all the sense in the world! Taking advantage of [...]
It is my pleasure to feature a guest post from Carmen Hyde of “Old House Kitchen“. I have followed Carmen for quite sometime now and I’m never disappointed! Carmen is obviously a much better cook than I am and I always learn something new (and often times yummy) from her. Enjoy! Visit “Old [...]
Peppermint Meringue Cookies a Morristribe favorite! There’s a cute story here. A dear neighbor brought these to us as a gesture of Christmas cheer, years ago. I had never seen cookies like this, but after one taste, we were all hooked! The kids begged me to get the recipe and make them, immediately, if not sooner. One of [...]
This is a repost from last year, however, I suspect that my menu plan will be just about the same! Christmas is just a few days away, can you believe it? Are you prepared with your menu plan for the long holiday weekend? Being without an oven for several weeks now and without a dishwasher [...]
I love quick breads! Why? Because they are versatile, forgiving, hearty, nutritious, filling, yummy and can stretch any meal for pennies. With 4 teenagers of the 8 children still at home, you can imagine how much food I cook up in a week. Meat is so expensive, why not make a couple of quick loaves [...]
Overflowing with milk? I sure am! Milk is still one of the most nutritious foods for the money, whether you purchase it at the grocery or have your own fresh source of milk at home! Here are just a few nutritional facts from the National Dairy Council: Calcium: Builds healthy bones and teeth; maintains bone [...]
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