Ice cream is a favorite dessert around the farm. Actually...we kind of like ice cream any time of day. We've even had our homemade stuff for breakfast on occasion. (Frozen milk, vanilla, a bit of unrefined sugar or maple syrup, maybe some fruit...what's not to … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Bliss! & Buttermilk Banana Bread Recipe
I'll be honest. Until recently, I never really understood the whole buttermilk thing. Pancakes? Much preferred sour cream ones. Ranch? Yup--the original was better. Soaking grains? Really like the lemon juice route.I just didn't get it.Of … [Read more...]
Easy Cranberry Smoothies
We've had cranberry sauce coming out of our ears. Well, not really. But I did take a huge Costco bag of cranberries and turn it into sauce. We'll call it Thanksgiving prep! But...it made way more than I was thinking it would! Especially since I didn't have a … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Milk: Smoothie Style
Smoothies make for a quick breakfast. In our busy household, that's essential! Bryan can take one in a travel mug for his long drive to work. I can pick it up and set it down as I help all of our littles get ready for the day. They have … [Read more...]
My Milk Parlor: Adaptations for a Smaller Cow
Not too many homesteaders who dream of having a family cow will be blessed with a beautiful milk parlor. Back in the late 70s and early 80s, my parents ran a commercial dairy. Then they found out that my dad was allergic to cow dander and hay, and shut it down. … [Read more...]