Put down the Aunt Jemima... :)Step away from the High Fructose Corn Syrup.I have a way for you to make you own 'almost' maple syrup.It is tasty and it is frugal and it is much better for you than your conventional imitation syrups.Maple syrup is the way to go if you can get the … [Read more...] about Making your own maple syrup
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Homemade Mayonnaise
One reason I have been so eager to have my own chickens is so that I could happily make my own (much healthier) version of mayonnaise. I know most people have this I love it, or I hate it mentality. Well, I love it. Especially if it is good for you and I don't mean Hellman's … [Read more...] about Homemade Mayonnaise
Warmer Weather
Warmer weather and my family immediately breaks out the shorts and t-shirts. I can't blame them though, yesterday was absolutely gorgeous and today is looking to be equally as gorgeous.We went outside and worked in our raised beds and were pulling out the old weeds and leaves and … [Read more...] about Warmer Weather
Ginger Ale: Part 2
Last week I made the ginger ale and it was fab. We all liked it, the two youngest liked it a bit more the second day because it was a tad less tart.I am so excited to know how to do this... it will help to kick the soda habit and it tastes great too. :) It is … [Read more...] about Ginger Ale: Part 2
Ginger Ale
Good Morning my friends... as I sit here this morning I am again looking at a winter wonderland. I am truly amazed at the weather in our parts lately. It is such a surprise to see all this snow and it is still coming down hard!Yesterday while we were out and about I picked … [Read more...] about Ginger Ale
