Crafting a Handmade Home
Summer is the perfect time to make Blueberry Hand Pies. These Blueberry Hand Pies are made using a shaggy pastry crust and filled with blueberries. Summer is the perfect time to make these Blueberry Hand Pies as the blueberries become ripe for picking! But you don’t have to use fresh blueberries, you can also use frozen blueberries. My family historically has vacationed on the French
This homemade Strawberry Jam recipe for water bath canning is a true classic and makes about 8 half-pint jars of Strawberry Jam. Nothing quite says summertime like fresh fruit. And fresh fruit means it’s time to do some home canning so my family can enjoy the taste of fresh fruit all year long. I love strawberries and I think every one of our seven children
Learn the difference between jam, jelly and preserves. Hint: it has to do with the amount of fruit in the final product. Whether you like your jelly with peanut butter, or maybe preserves on a biscuit or jam on toast, there’s one thing we can all agree on, that fruit preserved in a jar is a timeless gift and practice worth preserving (pun intended). Truth
This layered Lemon Blueberry Cake recipe is full of fresh blueberry goodness with the perfect lemon flavor for a delightful balanced taste. Did I mention that I’ve been on a blueberry recipe kick lately? First, I shared my Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, then I shared my Lemon Blueberry Preserves recipe and now this beautiful layered Lemon Blueberry Cake recipe. Lemons and blueberries just
A quick and easy Lemon Blueberry Preserves recipe that’s great over biscuits, toast, or warmed and used as an ice cream topping. Blueberries just go with summertime – especially fresh blueberries! And then add a touch of lemon and you just might have the perfect flavor combination for homemade Lemon Blueberry Preserves! I seem to be on a blueberry kick lately. I’m sure it’s partly
One of my favorite childhood recipes is my mom’s cast iron skillet cornbread. This recipe uses box corn muffin mix. My mom was not the greatest or most elaborate cook. Partly because she grew up in a hospital and really had limited cooking experience and partly because my dad was such a picky eater. However, there were a few dishes that my mom made that
Whether you use fresh or frozen blueberries, you’ll love these Blueberry Cupcakes. This recipe only makes 12 Blueberry Cupcakes. My husband loves blueberries. I am not the biggest fan, but anytime I can get him to eat more healthy fruits, I’m all for it! This Blueberry Cupcakes recipe is a real winner. The batter is thick and produces these decadent, moist and blueberry packed cupcakes.
Make this aromatic and tasty vanilla infused honey in your Instant Pot® or electric pressure cooker in less than an hour! Make it for yourself or as a gift! I first made vanilla infused honey probably 30 years ago. My husband’s grandfather introduced me to the idea. But, he also liked jalapeño infused honey; which, at the time, I thought was a crazy idea! I
This easy to make sourdough starter bread recipe is a no-knead recipe. You can feed and make this easy sourdough bread recipe in one day. If you are new to sourdough bread making or maybe just made your very first sourdough starter, then you’ll love this easy sourdough bread recipe. Like I keep saying, learning to make your very own sourdough starter doesn’t have to
This list of basic sourdough bread making equipment will help you to get your sourdough starter bread making journey off to a good start! Whether you are new to sourdough bread making or rekindling a desire to bake sourdough bread for your family, having the right equipment can elevate your bread making! And help you to be a better baker! You see, when I first
Learn all about ratios, what they are and why ratios are important for feeding your sourdough starter in this sourdough starter basics series. This is actually my third post in this sourdough starter basics series. Ratios are an important concept to understand when it comes to feeding your sourdough starter. If you’re new to sourdough starters, you might want to first read Understanding Sourdough Starters
An important key to mastering sourdough starter baking is understanding sourdough starters. What is a sourdough starter, you may be asking. Learning to make your very own sourdough starter doesn’t have to be confusing or intimidating. Armed with a good understanding of sourdough starters will go a long way towards making your baking experience with sourdough an enjoyable one! Understanding Sourdough Starters One of the
