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Helping you live more traditionally
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  • Desserts

    How to Make Ice Cream Sandwiches with Raw Milk Ice Cream

    ByMissy February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

    Ice cream sandwiches are a nostalgic treat that is delicious on a hot summer day. As I’ve been making the…

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  • Food | Seasoning Mixes

    How to Make Chili Seasoning at Home

    ByMissy January 27, 2026January 28, 2026

    In any kitchen, seasonings are an essential. They bring a meal to life and make every meal unique. Although this…

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  • Simple Homemade Chili Recipe With Ground Beef
    Beef | Food | Soup

    Simple Homemade Chili Recipe With Ground Beef

    ByMissy January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

    This simple homemade chili recipe is perfect when you feel a crisp breeze in the fall! The classic cozy flavors…

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  • Easy Shepherd’s Pie With Ground Beef Recipe
    Beef | Food

    Easy Shepherd’s Pie With Ground Beef Recipe

    ByMissy January 13, 2026January 11, 2026

    Shepherd’s pie is a delicious savory comfort meal that is loaded with flavor. This hearty dish is perfect for the…

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  • Stuffed Pepper Soup With Quinoa in a medium stockpot with a ladle full of soup being taken out of the pot
    Beef | Food | Soup

    Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup With Quinoa Recipe

    ByMissy January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

    Fall is the perfect time to make this easy stuffed pepper soup! The flavors in this simple soup pair perfectly…

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  • homemade chocolate walnuts in a quart canning jar with a black and white embossed label
    Desserts | Snacks

    Easy Chocolate Walnuts For Snacking

    ByMissy December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

    Making chocolate walnuts at home is a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth while also getting in some healthy…

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  • freshly baked gingerbread cookies on a rimmed baking pan
    Desserts

    Perfect Gingerbread Cookies To Make For Christmas

    ByMissy December 23, 2025December 21, 2025

    Christmas time brings a season of baking many different kinds of cookies. Out of all the cookie varieties, gingerbread is…

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  • homemade ranch dressing in a clear pint canning jar on a kitchen counter
    Salad Dressing

    Easy Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing Recipe

    ByMissy December 19, 2025December 20, 2025

    This homemade ranch dressing is one of the easiest condiments to make! Whether you need it for a salad or…

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  • Chocolate shortbread sticks on a rimmed baking sheet
    Desserts

    How To Make Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

    ByMissy December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

    These chocolate shortbread cookies are a classic recipe that you need to keep in your recipe book! They are sweet…

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  • a shredded beef quesadilla on a cast iron skillet over a gas stovetop
    Beef | Food

    Easiest Shredded Beef Quesadillas Recipe To Make At Home

    ByMissy December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

    These easy shredded beef quesadillas are a delicious and simple recipe. With just a few ingredients and a hot cast…

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  • Food | Salad Dressing | Seasoning Mixes

    Homemade Ranch Seasoning Powder With Dried Herbs 

    ByMissy December 9, 2025December 8, 2025

    This ranch seasoning powder is one of the easiest and most versatile seasoning mixes to make! Since this is a…

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  • Lavender shortbread cookie dough rolled out into a rectangle on a floured countertop
    Desserts

    How To Make Lavender Shortbread Cookies

    ByMissy December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

    These lavender shortbread cookies are a classic recipe that you need to keep in your recipe book! They are sweet…

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  • freshly baked cardamom shortbread cookies on a rimmed baking sheet
    Desserts

    How To Make Cardamom Shortbread Cookies

    ByMissy November 28, 2025December 15, 2025

    These cardamom shortbread cookies are a classic recipe that you need to keep in your recipe book! They are sweet…

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  • Desserts

    Recipe Round-up: 5 Classic Cookie Recipes to Make This Winter

    ByMissy November 25, 2025November 18, 2025

    Out of all the seasons, Christmas and winter time is the most popular time for everyone to be baking! Compared…

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  • a rectangle of orange shortbread cookie dough on a counter with a bench scraper and rolling pin in the background
    Desserts

    How To Make Orange Shortbread Cookies

    ByMissy November 21, 2025December 15, 2025

    These orange shortbread cookies are a delicious twist to a classic recipe that you will want to make all year…

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  • How To Make Almond Shortbread Cookies
    Desserts

    How To Make Almond Shortbread Cookies

    ByMissy November 18, 2025November 17, 2025

    These almond shortbread cookies are a classic recipe that you need to keep in your recipe book! They are sweet…

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  • ranch dip in a clear glass bowl on a wooden countertop
    Salad Dressing | Side Dish | Snacks

    Ranch Dip – Quick and Easy with Greek Yogurt Recipe

    ByMissy November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

    This ranch dip is one of the best dips to make when you need something to bring to a party…

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  • How To Make Shortbread Cookies
    Desserts

    How To Make Shortbread Cookies

    ByMissy November 4, 2025November 10, 2025

    These shortbread cookies are a classic recipe that you need to keep in your recipe book! They are sweet and…

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  • Desserts | Food

    How To Make Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

    ByMissy October 31, 2025October 29, 2025

    Strawberry yogurt popsicles are a great way to have a protein rich treat while cooling down in the summer with…

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  • Mint chocolate chip ice cream
    Desserts | Food

    Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Made Simple

    ByMissy October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

    This mint chocolate chip ice cream made with mint extract and raw milk is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat…

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  • French Onion Dip – Quick and Easy Recipe with Greek Yogurt
    Food | Side Dish | Snacks

    French Onion Dip – Quick and Easy Recipe with Greek Yogurt

    ByMissy October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

    This french onion dip is a great dip to make when you need something to bring to a party or…

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  • Drink Syrups | Drinks

    Easy Homemade Chocolate Milk Powder With Just 3 Ingredients

    ByMissy October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

    If you are someone with a sweet tooth for chocolate milk and want a healthier alternative from the chocolate milk…

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  • How To Make Vanilla Bean Yogurt Popsicles
    Desserts

    How To Make Vanilla Bean Yogurt Popsicles

    ByMissy October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

    Vanilla Bean yogurt popsicles are a great way to have a protein rich treat while cooling down in the summer…

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  • How To Make Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
    Desserts | DIY

    How To Make Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles

    ByMissy October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

    Blueberry yogurt popsicles are a great way to have a protein rich treat while cooling down in the summer with…

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  • raw french onion meatballs on a plate
    Beef | Food

    How to Make French Onion Meatballs with Ground Beef

    ByMissy October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

    These French onion meatballs are a great high protein food to keep on hand for a quick dinner or anytime…

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  • cherry chocolate ice cream in a rectangular glass dish with an ice cream scoop
    Desserts | DIY

    How to Make Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream With Raw Milk

    ByMissy September 30, 2025October 7, 2025

    This cherry chocolate raw milk ice cream is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat for any occasion (or no occasion…

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  • Easy Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
    Food | Salad Dressing

    Easy Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    ByMissy September 23, 2025September 19, 2025

    This blackberry balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing is a very easy and delicious salad dressing that anyone can make. With just…

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  • A Clear jar labeled with a sticker reading Blueberry Balsamic
    Food | Salad Dressing

    Easy Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    ByMissy September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

    This blueberry balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing is a very easy and delicious salad dressing that anyone can make. With just…

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  • Easy Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
    Food | Salad Dressing

    Easy Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    ByMissy September 12, 2025September 11, 2025

    This strawberry balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing is a very easy and delicious salad dressing that anyone can make. With just…

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  • How To Make Homemade Whipped Cream with Raw Milk
    Desserts | DIY

    How To Make Homemade Whipped Cream with Raw Milk

    ByMissy September 9, 2025September 8, 2025

    Homemade whipped cream from the cream of raw milk is extremely delicious, easy and MUCH healthier for anyone that eats…

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  • mint lemonade in a glass canning jar garnished with a sprig of fresh mint leaves
    Drink Syrups

    Refreshing Mint Lemonade Recipe – Easy and Perfect for Summer

    ByMissy September 5, 2025September 8, 2025

    Lemonade is a classic hot summer day drink to enjoy outdoors. It’s a frequent crowd pleaser for barbecues or summer…

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  • a piece of cooked salmon sitting on a grey plate with cooked green bean pieces and white rice with butter.
    Food

    The Best Salmon Recipe for Salmon Haters

    ByMissy September 2, 2025September 3, 2025

    This salmon recipe is the best recipe to use when serving salmon to anyone that doesn’t like salmon. In fact,…

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  • homemade sloppy joe sandwich on a grey plate with wavy potato chips
    Beef | Food

    The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

    ByMissy August 29, 2025August 18, 2025

    I am a huge fan of easy meals to prepare. Bonus points if they freeze and reheat well! This homemade…

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  • a wide mouth pint canning jar labeled with "blackberry shrub" sitting on a wooden countertop.
    Drink Syrups

    How To Make Blackberry Shrub

    ByMissy August 26, 2025August 25, 2025

    If you love apple cider vinegar, you need to make this blackberry shrub! You will find this delicious blackberry shrub…

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  • six freshly baked molasses cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper
    Desserts

    The Best Molasses Cookies Recipe

    ByMissy August 22, 2025August 19, 2025

    These molasses cookies are a classic recipe that you need to keep in your recipe book! They are sweet and…

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  • Mint simple syrup in a clear glass jar sitting on a wooden counter with a fresh sprig of mint
    Drink Syrups | Food

    How To Make Mint Simple Syrup

    ByMissy August 19, 2025August 17, 2025

    Mint simple syrup is a wonderful addition to many tasty drinks in the summer. It is delicious in a lemonade…

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  • a medium bowl full of homemade blueberry yogurt decorated with three whole blueberries
    Food | Snacks

    How To Make Blueberry Yogurt

    ByMissy August 15, 2025August 12, 2025

    Blueberry yogurt is extremely easy to make at home! With just three ingredients, a bowl and a whisk, you will…

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  • Vanilla bean yogurt in a glass canning jar sitting on a wood countertop with a metal spoon.
    Breakfast | Food

    How To Make Vanilla Bean Yogurt

    ByMissy August 5, 2025July 27, 2025

    Vanilla bean yogurt is extremely easy to make at home! With just three ingredients, a bowl and a whisk, you…

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  • Caffeine free chai concentrate in a glass canning jar garnished with a star anise
    DIY | Drink Syrups

    How to Make Caffeine Free Chai Concentrate

    ByMissy August 1, 2025July 27, 2025

    There’s something extra cozy about curling up with a blanket and a mug of chai. This homemade caffeine free chai…

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  • beef stroganoff made with ground beef in a pan on the stovetop
    Beef | Food

    Easy Beef Stroganoff Made with Ground Beef

    ByMissy July 29, 2025July 23, 2025

    This beef stroganoff made with ground beef is an excellent recipe to include in your regular rotation when you need…

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  • chocolate zucchini muffins sitting on a wooden cutting board
    Desserts | Food

    The Best Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    ByMissy July 25, 2025July 24, 2025

    Fall is the best time to whip up spiced quick breads. This chocolate zucchini bread will soon be your favorite…

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  • Peanut butter cookie dough that has been freshly pressed on a cookie sheet
    Desserts | Food

    How To Make Peanut Butter Cookies

    ByMissy July 22, 2025June 17, 2025

    These peanut butter cookies are a classic recipe that you need to keep in your recipe book! They are sweet…

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  • homemade beef breakfast sausage cooking in a cast iron skillet on the stove
    Beef | Breakfast | Food

    How To Make Breakfast Sausage With Beef

    ByMissy July 18, 2025June 27, 2025

    This breakfast sausage with beef is a delicious way to include more protein in any breakfast! With just a few…

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  • fully cooked homemade ground italian sausage on a grey plate sitting on a wooden counter top
    Food

    How To Make Homemade Italian Sausage With Pork

    ByMissy July 15, 2025June 27, 2025

    Italian sausage is a great protein to have stocked in your freezer for easy meals like pasta, stuffed peppers or…

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  • Freshly made Homemade Crispy chicken tenders sitting on a cooking rack
    Chicken | Food

    How to Make Crispy Chicken Tenders

    ByMissy July 11, 2025June 25, 2025

    These homemade chicken tenders are a perfect substitution to the classic convenience food of the 90s/2000s. These tenders are even…

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  • cooked ground beef italian sausage in a cast iron skillet
    Beef | Food

    How To Make Homemade Italian Sausage with Ground Beef

    ByMissy July 8, 2025June 23, 2025

    Italian sausage with ground beef is a great protein to have stocked in your freezer for easy meals like pasta,…

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  • Freshly cooked High Protein breakfast casserole with diced potatoes in a glass baking dish
    Breakfast | Food

    Easy High Protein Breakfast Casserole with Diced Potatoes 

    ByMissy July 4, 2025June 15, 2025

    This breakfast casserole with diced potatoes is an amazing tool to use on many occasions from meal prepping for busy…

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  • a half gallon glass jar of maple lemonade belong a ball canning jar of maple lemonade that is garnished with a dried lemon slice
    Drink Syrups

    Easy Homemade Lemonade with Maple Syrup and Lemon Juice

    ByMissy July 1, 2025June 15, 2025

    Maple syrup lemonade is a wonderful twist to a classic drink for a hot summer day. It’s a frequent crowd…

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  • maple breakfast sausages cooking in a cast iron skillet
    Breakfast | Food

    How To Make Maple Breakfast Sausage with Pork

    ByMissy June 27, 2025June 14, 2025

    Maple breakfast sausage with pork is a delicious way to include more protein in any breakfast! With just a few…

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  • Shredded sweet potato hash browns on top of a white tea towel
    Breakfast | Food | Side Dish

    How to Make Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    ByMissy June 24, 2025June 11, 2025

    Shredded hash browns are a great addition to so many recipes. These homemade sweet potato hash browns is even better!…

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  • Maple breakfast sausage links made from ground beef cooking in a cast iron skillet
    Beef | Breakfast | Food

    How To Make Maple Breakfast Sausage With Beef

    ByMissy June 20, 2025June 11, 2025

    Maple breakfast sausage with beef is a delicious way to include more protein in any breakfast! With just a few…

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  • Shredded hash browns on top of a white tea towel
    Breakfast | Food

    How to Make Freezer Shredded Hash Browns From Scratch

    ByMissy June 17, 2025June 11, 2025

    Shredded hash browns are a great addition to so many recipes. This homemade version is even better! With just one…

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  • homemade pork breakfast sausage patties frying in a cast iron skillet
    Breakfast | Food

    How to Make Breakfast Sausage with Pork

    ByMissy June 13, 2025June 7, 2025

    Breakfast sausage is a delicious way to include more protein in any breakfast! With just a few ingredients, you can…

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  • Diced Breakfast potatoes on a grey plate sitting on a wooden countertop
    Breakfast | Food | Side Dish

    How to Make Homemade Diced Breakfast Potatoes

    ByMissy June 10, 2025June 8, 2025

    These homemade diced breakfast potatoes are a simple and delicious addition to any breakfast! With just a few simple ingredients,…

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  • cooked diced sweet potatoes on a grey plate sitting on a wooden countertop
    Food | Side Dish

    The Best Homemade Diced Sweet Breakfast Potatoes

    ByMissy June 6, 2025June 14, 2025

    These homemade diced sweet breakfast potatoes are a simple and delicious addition to any breakfast! With just a few simple…

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  • a clear glass pint jar of honey lemonade garnished with a dried lemon slice sitting on a wood counter
    Drink Syrups | Food

    How To Make Honey Lemonade

    ByMissy June 3, 2025June 2, 2025

    Lemonade is a classic hot summer day drink to enjoy outdoors. This honey lemonade recipe will be tastier than any…

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  • freshly fried chicken nuggets on a cooling rack
    Chicken | Food

    Easy and Healthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets

    ByMissy May 30, 2025May 28, 2025

    These homemade chicken nuggets are a perfect substitution to the classic convenience food of the 90s/2000s. These patties are even…

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  • five homemade chicken patties sitting on a cooling rack
    Chicken | Food

    How To Make Healthy Homemade Chicken Patties

    ByMissy May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

    These homemade chicken patties are a perfect substitution to the classic convenience food of the 90s/2000s. These patties are even…

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  • Three scoops of cherry ice cream in a glass storage container with the rest of freshly made cherry ice cream
    Desserts | Food

    How to Make Cherry Ice Cream With Raw Milk

    ByMissy May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

    This Cherry Ice Cream made with real cherries and raw milk is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat for any…

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  • Blueberry raw milk ice cream in a glass storage container
    Desserts | Food

    How to Make Blueberry Ice Cream With Raw Milk

    ByMissy May 20, 2025May 19, 2025

    Raw milk blueberry ice cream is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat for any occasion (or no occasion at all!)….

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  • Prepared Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette in a pint canning jar with a metal lid and a red label with white letters that reads "Balsamic Vinaigrette"
    Food | Salad Dressing

    Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    ByMissy May 16, 2025September 11, 2025

    Balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing is a very easy and delicious salad dressing that anyone can make. With just a few…

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  • Blueberry shrub in a pint glass canning jar with a red and white label
    Drink Syrups | Food

    How To Make Blueberry Shrub

    ByMissy May 13, 2025May 4, 2025

    If you love apple cider vinegar, you need to make this blueberry shrub! You will find this delicious blueberry shrub…

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  • Strawberry shrub in a pint glass canning jar with a red and white label
    Drink Syrups | Herbalism

    How to Make a Strawberry Shrub

    ByMissy May 9, 2025May 4, 2025

    If you love apple cider vinegar, you need to make this strawberry shrub! You will find this delicious strawberry shrub…

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  • Golden Brown Potato pancakes within a cast iron skillet on the stovetop
    Food | Side Dish

    Easy and Delicious Potato Pancakes With Mashed Potatoes

    ByMissy May 6, 2025May 2, 2025

    Leftover mashed potatoes are perfect to use for these classic potato pancakes. When fried up on a cast iron skillet,…

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  • Vanilla Simple syrup in a glass bottle with a red and white label
    DIY | Drink Syrups

    Vanilla Simple Syrup Recipe (with REAL Vanilla!)

    ByMissy May 2, 2025April 27, 2025

    Vanilla simple syrup is a wonderful addition to many tasty drinks in the fall and winter months. It is delicious…

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  • Brown sugar simple syrup in a glass bottle with a red and white label
    Drink Syrups | Food

    Homemade Brown Sugar Simple Syrup With Just 2 Ingredients!

    ByMissy April 29, 2025April 27, 2025

    Brown sugar simple syrup is a wonderful addition to many tasty drinks throughout the fall and winter seasons. It is…

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  • Sweet Potato patties in a cast iron skillet
    Food

    Easy Sweet Potato Patties with Leftover Mashed Sweet Potato

    ByMissy April 25, 2025May 2, 2025

    Leftover mashed sweet potatoes are perfect to use for these classic sweet potato patties. When fried up on a cast…

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  • Broccoli Salad in a serving bowl
    Food

    How to Make Broccoli Salad Recipe With Bacon!

    ByMissy April 22, 2025April 24, 2025

    This simple broccoli salad is delicious and extremely easy to pull together. The balance of sweet and savory with the…

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  • Whey caramel sauce in a glass canning jar
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Whey Caramel Sauce

    ByMissy April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

    This whey caramel sauce is a fun and delicious way to use up any extra whey from straining yogurt or…

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  • homemade strawberry ice cream with raw milk in a glass storage container
    Food

    How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream With Raw Milk

    ByMissy April 15, 2025April 14, 2025

    Raw milk ice cream is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat for any occasion (or no occasion at all!). Once…

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  • homemade chocolate shell being spooned onto a bowl of ice cream
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Homemade Chocolate Shell (with 4 Ingredients)

    ByMissy April 11, 2025April 9, 2025

    A crunchy chocolate topping is the perfect addition to a sundae bar for your next party or just your next…

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  • Bone marrow tomato soup in a sauce pan on the stove
    Food | Soup

    How to Make Bone Marrow Tomato Soup

    ByMissy April 4, 2025January 16, 2026

    This bone marrow tomato soup recipe is a delicious and more nutritious twist to your regular tomato soup recipe. The…

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  • bone marrow and butter being whipped in a stand mixer
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Whipped Bone Marrow Herb Butter

    ByMissy March 28, 2025April 23, 2025

    Although eating bone marrow is not as popular as it once was with our ancestors, it has been gaining popularity…

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  • cooked crispy potatoes on a cast iron pizza pan
    Food

    How to Make Crispy Potatoes In the Oven

    ByMissy March 25, 2025March 19, 2025

    Potatoes are a very versatile and delicious vegetable and crispy potatoes are no exception! This recipe for crispy potatoes is…

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  • all beef Italian meatballs cooking in a cast iron skillet
    Food

    How to Make Italian Meatballs with Ground Beef (No Breadcrumbs)

    ByMissy March 21, 2025March 19, 2025

    These Italian meatballs are a great high protein food to keep on hand for a quick dinner or anytime you…

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  • Whipped bone marrow butter in a glass storage container
    DIY | Food | Side Dish

    How to Make Whipped Bone Marrow Butter

    ByMissy March 18, 2025July 10, 2025

    Although eating bone marrow is not as popular as it once was with our ancestors, it has been gaining popularity…

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  • Carrots on a white plate with dill dip
    Food

    Dill Dip – Quick and Easy with Greek Yogurt Recipe

    ByMissy March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

    This dill dip is one of the best dips to make when you need something to bring to a party…

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  • A half gallon of chocolate milk sitting on the counter next to a small glass of chocolate milk
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Homemade Chocolate Milk with Maple Syrup

    ByMissy March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

    Homemade Chocolate milk is a delicious treat that is perfect for the whole family! By making your own chocolate milk,…

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  • Roasted bones with bone marrow
    Food

    How to Roast Bone Marrow In The Oven

    ByMissy March 4, 2025March 12, 2025

    Making your own roasted bone marrow is quick and easy to do at home. Although roasted bone marrow seems to…

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  • Chicken Pot Pie baking in the oven
    Food

    Easy and Delicious Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

    ByMissy February 25, 2025March 12, 2025

    Chicken pot pie in a cast iron skillet with a biscuit topping is a quick and easy way to make…

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  • Chocolate ice cream in a glass container
    DIY | Food

    How to make Chocolate Ice Cream with Raw Milk

    ByMissy February 21, 2025March 14, 2025

    Raw milk ice cream is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat for any occasion. If you’re a fan of rich…

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  • a scoop of shredded beef roast with caramelized onions next to a scoop of herbed mashed potatoes
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    Simple and Delicious Shredded Beef Roast in a Slow Cooker

    ByMissy February 18, 2025March 14, 2025

    Although many households use slow cookers year round, there’s something extra cozy about coming home in the fall or winter…

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  • crystalized cane sugar next to homemade powdered sugar on a grey plate
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    How to Make Powdered Sugar 

    ByMissy February 11, 2025March 16, 2025

    Powdered sugar, also called confectioners sugar, is a baking ingredient that is very easily made at home. Since a little…

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  • Liquid chai concentrate in a wide mouth quart canning jar
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    How to Make Homemade Chai Concentrate 

    ByMissy February 4, 2025March 18, 2025

    There’s something extra cozy about curling up with a blanket and a mug of chai. This homemade chai concentrate is…

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  • an immersion blender in a mason jar mixing ingredients to make mayonnaise
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    How to Make Quick and Delicious Fermented Mayonnaise 

    ByMissy January 31, 2025April 23, 2025

    Making fermented mayonnaise might sound intimidating at first. However, it still has the simplicity and cost effectiveness as making “normal”…

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  • classic coleslaw in a clear glass mixing bowl
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    How to make Classic Coleslaw 

    ByMissy January 17, 2025February 1, 2025

    A classic coleslaw is the perfect side dish to many events like summer BBQs, parties and family get-togethers. Even when…

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  • a 4 ounce glass canning jar of vanilla bean paste with a red and white label reading "Vanilla Bean Paste"
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Vanilla Bean Paste At Home

    ByMissy January 10, 2025February 2, 2025

    If you love using vanilla extract for baking, you’re also going to love vanilla bean paste. Vanilla paste is an…

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  • Dutch Baby Pancake in a Cast Iron Skillet
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    How to Make a Dutch Baby Pancake

    ByMissy December 24, 2024March 14, 2025

    A Dutch baby pancake a crowd pleaser in many ways. First, it’s quick to prepare and will bake in the…

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  • vanilla bean ice cream base being poured from a glass measuring cup into an ice cream mixing bowl attachment of a KitchenAid mixer
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    How To Make Vanilla Bean Raw Milk Ice Cream 

    ByMissy December 17, 2024March 17, 2025

    Recreating store bought versions of food items is a great way to experiment with real food and being creative in…

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  • Chocolate Chip Cookies on a cooling rack
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    How to make Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

    ByMissy December 10, 2024March 16, 2025

    No matter the time of the year, chocolate chip cookies are an excellent classic staple dessert to serve at a…

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  • Freshly baked rectangular brown sugar ice box cookies on a metal cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
    Food

    Easy Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies To Make For Christmas

    ByMissy December 6, 2024March 17, 2025

    Christmas time brings a season of baking many different kinds of cookies. Because these icebox cookies are made with brown…

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  • Italian breadcrumbs in a glass canning jar
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    How to Make Homemade Breadcrumbs

    ByMissy December 3, 2024February 3, 2025

    If you make or buy any kind of bread, you’ll never have to see another piece of bread go to…

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  • a clear pint canning jar of sliced pickled red onions
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    How to Make Perfect and Simple Pickled Red Onions

    ByMissy November 26, 2024March 16, 2025

    Homemade condiments are perfect at dressing up any meal and these quick pickled red onions are no exception! While this…

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  • freshly popped stovetop popcorn in a medium stockpot
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    How to make Popcorn on the Stovetop 

    ByMissy November 15, 2024February 3, 2025

    When making the switch to home cooked foods, it was easy to change over the main meals. However, the snack…

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  • raw milk vanilla ice cream base being mixed in an ice cream bowl attachment to a kitchen aid stand mixer
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream With Raw Milk

    ByMissy November 12, 2024March 17, 2025

    Raw milk ice cream is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat for any occasion (or no occasion at all!). Once…

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  • chicken soup in a grey bowl with a metal spoon
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    How to make Classic Chicken Soup with Nourishing Bone Broth

    ByMissy November 8, 2024February 4, 2025

    On a cold fall or winter day, this classic chicken soup with bone broth is sure to warm you stomach…

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    Four Essential Seasoning Blends You Should Make Instead of Buy

    ByMissy November 5, 2024March 16, 2025

    Although individual seasonings are an essentials in many kitchens, there are some seasoning blends every spice cabinet should always have….

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  • cooked bacon sitting on a rimmed stainless steel cookie sheet
    Food

    Easy Crispy Bacon in the Oven

    ByMissy October 4, 2024March 14, 2025

    Whether you’re making bacon with breakfast or as an ingredient for lunch or dinner, you may not want to cook…

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  • whole roasted chicken sitting in a red enameled Le Creuset dutch oven.
    Food

    Oven Roasted Chicken Your Family Will Love

    ByMissy September 24, 2024February 4, 2025

    As a homemaker, preparing food from scratch in the kitchen for family seems like a love language. However, there are…

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  • Homemade granola in a quart jar with a black and white label laying next to a small bowl of yogurt and granola
    Food

    Easy and Delicious Homemade Granola

    ByMissy September 13, 2024February 3, 2025

    Although good granola can be an expensive treat to buy, it is relatively inexpensive to make yourself. Making your own…

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  • zucchini muffins in a muffin pan
    Food

    Best Zucchini Bread with Cinnamon

    ByMissy August 30, 2024February 5, 2025

    Fall is my favorite time to whip up spiced quick breads. Out of all of the spiced breads, zucchini is…

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  • medium brown sugar in a grey bowl with a metal fork
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    How to Make Brown Sugar 

    ByMissy August 16, 2024February 3, 2025

    Fall baking fills the air with sweet, cinnamon goodness. One of the most important fall time ingredients is brown sugar….

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  • Sriracha Mayo ingredients
    Food

    Homemade Sriracha Mayonnaise: A Simple and Spicy Sauce

    ByMissy August 9, 2024April 23, 2025

    Making mayo in your own kitchen is much more simple than most people might think. Even if it is made…

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  • half gallon glass jar with sliced cucumbers in a pickle brine
    Food

    Simple Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles

    ByMissy August 7, 2024February 4, 2025

    Growing up, dill pickles were not just an hors d’oeuvre for family parties. They were a delicious and regular snack….

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  • Lavender Lemonade in a glass pint canning jar garnished with a fresh lemon slice and fresh lavender buds
    Food

    Best Lavender Lemonade for a Simple and Sweet Summer

    ByMissy July 24, 2024March 20, 2025

    Lemonade is a classic hot summer day drink to enjoy outdoors. It’s a frequent crowd pleaser for barbecues or summer…

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  • Raw Milk Yogurt and Granola
    DIY | Food

    How to make Raw Milk Yogurt in the Instant Pot

    ByMissy July 4, 2024May 29, 2025

    If you’ve discovered the magic of raw milk, you are going to LOVE this raw milk yogurt recipe. With just…

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  • a raw chicken carcass with clean chicken feet in a crockpot ready to be made into broth
    Food

    How to Make Bone Broth

    ByMissy June 30, 2024March 15, 2025

    An easy meal I make for my family is roasted chicken. Depending on the sides you choose, there is very…

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  • a pint glass canning jar of freshly made mayonnaise and an immersion blender laying down to the right of the mayonnaise jar
    Food

    Homemade Mayonnaise: An Easy and Delicious Recipe

    ByMissy June 26, 2024April 23, 2025

    Making mayo in your own kitchen is much more simple than most people might think. You can make Homemade mayonnaise…

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  • Clear glass jar of taco seasoning
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    How to Make Taco Seasoning at Home

    ByMissy June 26, 2024February 5, 2025

    Many seasonings are better when they are blended at home. Taco seasoning is no exception! This taco seasoning is perfect for your next taco Tuesday.

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  • a spoon of fajita seasoning in front of a jar of fajita seasoning with a black and white label.
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Fajita Seasoning at Home

    ByMissy June 25, 2024April 15, 2025

    This fajita seasoning is sure to spice up your family’s dinner! Along with tacos, fajitas have been a family favorite…

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  • a glass spice jar of Italian seasoning laying on a wooden cutting board
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Italian Seasoning at Home

    ByMissy June 10, 2024March 18, 2025

    In any kitchen, seasonings are an essential. They bring a meal to life and make every meal unique. Although this…

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