Even though we’ve owned a cow for three years, I’ve just now gotten to a point where I feel like a butter expert. I figured it’s time I tell y’all how to make this amazingness… and the buttermilk… and the buttermilk French toast that results from making butter… because it’s ALL crazy good. And if […]
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If you love mason jars even half as much as I do, or if you dance for joy when you discover a new cookie recipe that you know will be a keeper in your family for generations, well you may cry crocodile drops of joy before you get to the end of this post. If
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Stop the press. Hold your horses. And insert lots of other cliches right here, cause today is. . . Are you ready for this?. . . National French Toast Day. But even if you don’t stumble upon this until the middle of next summer, you’ll be glad you did. Cause when is delicious French toast
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Steadfast. Unchanging, no matter what. Not too many things are that way today. And we don’t often WANT things to be dutifully firm. We want better, fancier, higher pixels and lower carbs. Upgraded, boosted, and improved. “Modern” tends to be what folks desire, and “old-fashioned” has a bad rap. But I see it the opposite
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Homemade, all-natural, super-easy Maple Peanut Butter. Oh my goodness. . . it doesn’t get any more amazing than this in my kitchen, y’all. . . You definitely wanna keep reading. This post may change your life. Well, okay this page may just look average to you. But to me? This information right here? Lighting up
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No fall is complete without amazing homemade apple cider & of course the taste of maple. Agree? Then this recipe for homemade apple cider made with maple syrup is for you! Ugly Apples & Maple Syrup Our apples aren’t pretty. These trees are old y’all. But they’re wonderful for baking and, well, drinking. Scroll to
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How do I care for my lilacs? I asked a pro for some advice that I could share with y’all. Cause, well, everyone should have a lilac bush. Or two. Or ten. This post contains affiliate links. It turns out that lilac care really couldn’t be much simpler. Growing and caring for lilac bushes? Sounds
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Many people don’t think about planting shrubs in the fall, especially in the colder regions of the country, but guess what? I did something right recently. Turns out I wasn’t crazy for wanting to plant some lilacs this fall. Read on for lots of confirmation if you’re considering planting a shrub or two this fall…
Can I plant shrubs in the fall? Read More »
This week the friend I’ve called “best” since middle school turns 29. Again. For the 20th time. And, no, our hair isn’t quite so big now-a-days as it was in the nineties… In high school, Gina drove a used, red Pulsar that smelled of cigars and cherry car freshener–the first being remnants of the previous owner’s
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Seriously, today I’m gonna tell you how to make your own lilac sugar that can’t be beat. You’ll love sweetening your tea with it, sprinkling some over your next cupcakes, or using it to bake scones or sugar cookies. And it’s about the easiest thing I’ve ever made. In fact, the secret about lilac sugar?
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