I don’t often bake – we are busy and I don’t have the patience to sit and watch an oven. I also don’t like how many breads have a long rise time which makes it difficult for pulling together something quickly. This bread has a very short rise time and yields big flavor. I loveContinue reading “Parmesan Pepper Skillet Bread”
Tag Archives: Self Sufficiency
DIY Lavender Eye Pillow
As a mom of an infant and preschooler I struggle to find time to myself. Sometimes my only moments alone during the day are when I can just sit alone and close my eyes for a couple minutes. I absolutely love this eye pillow – the scent of the lavender and flax is earthy, theContinue reading “DIY Lavender Eye Pillow”
Elderberry Syrup
My family stays relatively healthy. Much of that has to do with our diet and lifestyle choices, but I contribute much of it to working hard building up our immune systems. Elderberry syrup is full of immune system boosting properties and is quick and easy to make. Elderberries are a little wonder fruit. They areContinue reading “Elderberry Syrup”
Fire Cider Health Tonic
Fermenting, infusions and extracts have become a recent hobby of mine. My husband laughs whenever he finds one of my new “science experiments” in our pantry. He’s a great sport about all of it though. Thankfully he wasn’t around when I initially put this fire cider together; he’s not the biggest fan of horseradish. IContinue reading “Fire Cider Health Tonic”
Strawberry Shortcake Playdough
Around each holiday I enjoy doing small projects with my daughter to get her into the spirit. She happens to really love Valentine’s Day which makes everything all the more fun. Not only will she have fun playing with this playdough in the coming weeks, but she had fun making it with me. Playdough isContinue reading “Strawberry Shortcake Playdough”
The Petite Homestead 