It's been far too long since we were eating baked oatmeal for breakfast. I've missed it! The key is making it in the afternoon or evening, when I have time. We are currently remodeling our kitchen so this has led to me not feeling overly inspired. But, I can force myself to enjoy cooking, even… Continue reading Banana Baked Oatmeal
Dandelion Jelly
Originally on our sister blog, Never Free Farm, my youngest son loves this jelly so much - he says it tastes like sunshine. Right at the end of the Spring bloom, the first crop of Dandelions have nearly disappeared (oh, they will come back!), so I set the youngest outside to pick a bucket for me.… Continue reading Dandelion Jelly
Carrot and Pineapple Muffins and Donuts
Carrot and Pineapple Muffins (and Baked Donuts) Ingredients: 3 large eggs ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed ½ cup neutral vegetable oil 8-ounce can pineapple in pineapple juice 2 cups carrots, shredded or chopped 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to… Continue reading Carrot and Pineapple Muffins and Donuts
Canning Meyer Lemonade Concentrate
Two years ago I bought my first citrus tree, a Meyer Lemon Tree. It wasn’t big (in a gallon pot), but I still dropped around $30 for it. Kirk rolled his eyes pretty good (not that you can blame him….). I kept it alive last winter by wrapping it in white frost fabric in my… Continue reading Canning Meyer Lemonade Concentrate