What’s one of the best things about going out to eat at your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant? The perfect chips and salsa? Yes – but even better than that. The thing we love the most about going to our local Tex-Mex eatery is that when you finish your meal – you get a complimentary…
One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles Have you ever had good – no, scratch that – great take out? There is just something about getting take out food and sitting around with your family while enjoying it. We love getting take out! Even though we love it – it can be incredibly hard to find good…
Don’t count your eggs – just yet! Over the last few years – there has been massive amounts of food recalls on anything from salad mix, milk, cilantro – an now eggs, really? The latest food recall is eggs. What can we buy at the local market – safely? Don’t count your eggs – just…
How to grow medicinal herbs Wouldn’t it be great to have your own medicinal herb garden? It can be awesome to have medicinal herbs ready when you need them. It can actually be quite easy! So easy that you can have a medicinal herb garden on your balcony. These are herbs you can use to…
How many times have you wanted something a little different but had no idea what to make? That happens to me all the time – the struggle is real! If you are anything like me – I like foods that have a great flavor and sometimes a little bit of kick. I like heat! This…
Chive Blossom Oil and Vinegar Recipe Chives are one of the best herbs to grow in your garden. In addition to being incredibly beautiful and beneficial, they are easy to grow. They should be in every backyard garden. They are perennial, meaning that they come back on their own each year, and are one of…
Bread Baking Tips Baking good homemade bread is a skill that every homesteader should be able to do. Homemade bread is one of the best things in the world! The light, fluffy and incredibly flavorful bread will outmatch any store bought bread. Here are some bread baking tips every homesteader needs to know! Tip #1:…
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Have you ever wanted to make a delicious Italian dinner? Do you like comfort food? This creamy Tuscan garlic chicken is the best of both worlds. We have a family of seven and when we want some delicious Italian food – we whip up a batch of this creamy goodness! This…
How to mulch with leaves Many people see the piles of dropped autumn leaves as a hindrance. This could be due to the work involved raking them up, bagging them and sitting them by the curb for the city to pick up. So, why do it? Why not use the fallen leaves in a positive…
How to dry herbs at home What is a homemade pasta sauce without some herbs? What is better than home grown herbs? The answer to both of those questions – nothing! You can grow delicious herbs at home and preserve them so that you have herbs all throughout the year. How to dry herbs at…
How To Start Pepper Seeds With The Double Cup Method It is that time of year again here in Texas – it is time to start pepper seeds for the spring season. There are different methods to start pepper seeds. Each of the different methods has pros and cons that make them a reliable way…
Online Seed Suppliers – The best sources for Heirloom Seeds There are surely hundreds of great, family-owned seed businesses I have never ordered from—and new companies seem to pop up every day. There are some amazing companies I have found over the years. The following list contains the best online seed suppliers! It is always…
Honey Butter Dinner Roll Recipe The homemade dough is made with very simple bread ingredients. This is not just your ordinary dinner roll recipe. They are topped with melted butter and honey for comfy, cozy sweet flavor and an extra egg yolk for richness. These ingredients all come together into a delicious honey butter dinner…
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Just because the summer gardening season has come to a close doesn’t mean we have to stop eating fresh veggies. Rain or shine, winter or summer – we can enjoy delicious meals with fresh veggies. And what makes it better? Cooking it in a slow cooker! Slow cookers…
Saving tomato seeds is a great way to grow your own tomatoes year after year. It’s cost-effective and helps preserve unique tomato varieties. When you save seeds, you can ensure that your next crop is just as tasty and healthy as the current one. This process is especially important for heirloom tomatoes. These are special…
Vegetable Garden – When to plant One of the most common questions when it comes to vegetable gardens is – when do I plant my seeds for my vegetable garden? Vegetable Garden: When do I plant That question can have many different answers based on certain details. These details can include – where you live,…
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili We have officially entered into the cooler season!! Fall temperatures are here and that makes me want – chili!Until now, our hands-down favorite has always been my healthier turkey chili here. While it still holds a special place at our dinner table, this creamy white chicken chili is a new…
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe We love finding new recipes to use around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We usually try at least one or two each year. Our family loves cheesecake and pecan pie – so we decided to make a Thanksgiving mashup. We were pleasantly surprised! This dessert is the best of both worlds…