A couple of weeks ago we had our first adventure in sausage making, this process was not nearly as hard as I would have thought it would be, however I do have a small disclaimer with this tutorial. I am not a sausage making expert, although I have canned, dried, preserved and cooked for many years, sausage making is one of the things I had never tried until this year. Still I thought a good step by step of what we did would be in order. The desire to make our own sausage ... [ Read More ]
First Harvest of the Year,Garden is In, keeping busy With New Puppy
It has been a very long time since I have given an update on my progress here, as well as being a long time since I have updated this blog. I have had very good intentions to update it every week and would love to do much more frequent posts, but I am still trying to figure out how to manage my time. There are so many things demanding my time between planting, butchering and our business not to mention a brand new puppy but more about him later... that I have a hard time keeping them all ... [ Read More ]
Natural and Different Egg Coloring Ideas
Forget to get an egg coloring kit this year? here are a few ideas that you can use to make your own colored eggsfrom things you have at home. This year instead of using a coloring kit from the grocery store, why not use some natural dyes. Here are some ideas. Usually, the more of the natural ingredient you use and the longer the egg soaks (maybe even overnight) the darker the color will be. Natural Egg Food Coloring REMEMBER: Not all of these eggs will be safe to eat. Do not eat eggs that ... [ Read More ]
Cocoa Mounds
Cocoa Mounds Print Author: Mamma Ingredients 2C (500ml) sugar 1 stick (4 oz./125 ml)margarine or butter cannot use whipped margarine nor low-fat) 4-5 (70ml)Tbsp. Cocoa ½C (125ml) milk ½C (125 ml)peanut butter (smooth or chunky) 1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla 3C (750 ml)uncooked oats Instructions Combine dry ingredients in 1 qt. (1 ltr.) saucepan and stir to remove lumps in Cocoa. Add milk and margarine. Over medium heat, bring to boil, stirring occasionally. When mixture ... [ Read More ]
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns Print This recipe will make 2½ dozen buns. Author: Mamma Recipe type: Baked Goods Ingredients 2 packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water 1 cup warm milk ½ cup sugar ¼ cup softened butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 6½ to 7 cups all-purpose flour 4 eggs ½ cup dried currents ½ cup raisins 2 Tablespoons water 1 egg yolk 1 recipe Icing (below) Instructions ... [ Read More ]
My Moms Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
I remember growing up that these candied Sweet potatoes were a part offer holiday meal growing up. We only got them on those days never any other time, so I really looked forward to them. I have made them for my family for 3o years now. These sweet potatoes are different from what you expect from sweet potatoes and they are always a big hit. My Moms Candied Sweet Potatoes Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins Author: Mamma ... [ Read More ]
How Much Canning Do You Need For a Full Year?
Canning and preserving can go a long ways to making sure that your family's needs are taken care of over the long winter months. With the rapidly rising costs of food and the gas needed to transport it, it is becoming more and more of a necessity to do everything you can to make sure that you have plenty of food you have grown or have been able to get in season. Start with a Plan Get a Good Idea of What Your Family Will Eat One of the biggest mistakes that new and seasoned gardeners and ... [ Read More ]
Basic Stuffing
Basic Stuffing Print Prep time 24 hours Cook time 3 hours Total time 27 hours Author: Prairiemaid Ingredients 1½ cups bread cubes ¼ cup celery chopped ½ cup onions chopped ¼ cup butter ⅛ tsp poultry seasoning ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp sage 1 tsp parsley Instructions Trim bread, removing crust. Cube. Soak in cold water overnight in an amount enough to cover. Drain. Saute celery and oinions in butter until lightly ... [ Read More ]
Blueberry Cream Cheese Braid
Blueberry Cream Cheese Braid Print Prep time 24 hours Cook time 40 mins Total time 24 hours 40 mins Makes 2 braids Serves: 8 Ingredients Sponge 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1½ cup warm milk 2 cups unbleached al1 purpose flour Dough 2 eggs 1 ½ teaspoons salt ⅓ cup sugar 2 ½ -3 cups flour cup butter Blueberry filling (can substitute most any fruit) 2 cups blueberries cup sugar cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons lemon juice Egg Glaze 1 ... [ Read More ]
Apple Butter in the Crockpot
Apple Butter in the Crockpot Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 3 hours Total time 3 hours 5 mins Author: Prairiemaid Ingredients 2 cups applesauce 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ⅛ tsp ground cloves Instructions Can be doubled or tripled. Combine all ingredients in crock-pot and stir to mix well. Cook on High for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. It will thicken as it cooks. Do not let it burn or stick. After ... [ Read More ]