When making homemade jams and jellies, pectin is a very common ingredient, it’s often required to achieve a soft gel. Even though pectin is a common ingredient, I had many questions when I first starting making jams and jellies. What exactly is pectin and what does pectin do? Can I leave it out? Why are …
Ever wondered just what are the differences between jam and preserves? Or between jelly and jam? Soft spreads are some of the best and first things many home canners learn to make. These soft spreads often come in headings likes preserves, jams, jellies, and more. And yet those labels can be confusing. We’re here to …
Making bath bombs for kids is a great way to add a little fun to your nightly routine. And if you happen to have some kids hanging around, making bath bombs with kids, is a great project to work on together. This tutorial will show you how to make homemade bath bombs your kids will …
Rhubarb Crisp, aka rhubarb crunch, has a perfect balance between sweet and tart. This recipe is easy to make and will quickly become a family favorite spring dessert. Fresh rhubarb can be used in season or preserved rhubarb can be used to enjoy this delicious dessert all year long. Where to find Rhubarb Rhubarb grows …
Keeping homemade biscuit mix in a jar is a great way to stock your pantry with make ahead mixes. This easy 5 ingredient baking mix is for more than just biscuits, it can be used for scones, dumplings, and even shortcake or pancakes….just like Bisquick. Ingredients One of the things I love about this biscuit …
Life can often seem dark and dreary after the holidays. All of the decorations are put away and the house seems empty. Instead, try these tips to create a cozy winter hygge home! Here in Alaska, the daylight hours are still short. The weather is colder than it was over the holidays and snow is …
Make a simple dandelion tincture to help ease indigestion, calm gout symptoms, and more. Dandelion tends to be abundant in most backyards and every part of it is edible and useful on our homesteads. Dandelion tincture is just another way to let nothing go to waste. Easy to Make Tinctures are incredibly easy herbal remedies …
Herb infused honey is not only a delicious treat but a nourishing one, too! It’s easy to make and even easier to use to get extra herbs into the body in times of need. This is a simple wonderful project that can provide extra healing and comfort to you and your family. All you need …
For the most part, seeds will germinate when they are ready if they are given the right conditions. However, you can speed up the process by germinating seeds on a paper towel, this is called pre-sprouting, or pre-germinating, seeds. All you need is a paper towel or coffee filter, a container that seals, seeds, and …
Use up your winter squash harvest in this delicious and easy to make chocolate pumpkin cake. Full of coffee and warming winter flavor with pumpkin spice this bundt cake is perfect to serve as birthday cake for pumpkin spice latte fans. Or skip the coffee and serve it as simple chocolate cake most everyone is …