Posts by Courtney
Someday…
The days are long and the years are short. That is an old adage that proves to be undeniably accurate. So much so that your eyes graze across an old baby picture or memory that pops up on Facebook, and you think to yourself, “how is this possible?” Or when you feel young, yet the…
Read MoreFlourless Chocolate Torte with German Chocolate Ganache
I was recently at a huge barn sale and found a BRAND NEW Pampered Chef tart pan! Or torte pan to some (I won’t get into technical stuff, it’s a PAN). Whether you’re a tart fan, torte fan or even quiche fan, that was a good find! Of course I had to make something in…
Read MoreDe-clutter the CHAOS!
With a new year brings hope, fresh starts, new chances and a clean slate! Part of my 2018 resolution is to stop being a “momager of chaos.” This means I’m done managing “things” instead of experiences. We fall into the trap of consumerism. I will be the first to admit, we like to enjoy the…
Read MorePotato Kale Soup
Kale gotten stale (technically wilty, but I was going for the rhyme)? Taters growing sprouts? Leftover sausage has you scratching your head? You’re covered with this easy, one-pot soup that will warm your belly. It’s delicious, uses up aging ingredients in your pantry begging for some attention, and is HEALTHY! Being a one-income family, I…
Read MoreGooey Caramel Apple Pecan Cake
Apples, apples everywhere! Cider, juice, sauce, cake, bread, pies…oh my! With breezy leaves starting to change color and drop to the ground, crunchy apples perfect for picking, pumpkins ready to carve, fall is one of our favorite seasons! This recipe is one that I came up with while adapting a very basic base recipe. We love pecans,…
Read MoreShortbread Farm Animal Cookies!
In my quest for the perfect shortbread recipe, I stumbled upon this gem at an antique store in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This pan is absolutely perfect! It fits with our homesteading/farm theme and it’s just plain adorable. The mold was inspired by antique American butter molds and plaques. Its delicate detail was slightly adapted, making…
Read MoreRoasted Tomato Basil Soup
Our garden is booming! Bright red spheres everywhere! Hiding beneath the vines, on the ground, and between the leaves. If our garden does produce one thing exceedingly well, it’s TOMATOES! I have harvested over 100lbs this year alone. Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, K, B6, folate and thiamin just to name…
Read MoreLazy Sunday One Pot Chili
Nothing screams Happy Sunday quite like: football, comfy clothes, pumpkin spice candle burning and a big pot of chili simmering on the stove top! I created this recipe through trial and error. Our kids are pretty picky, so I have to choose the ingredients and the amounts of each, accordingly. This recipe is fantastic! It is healthy…
Read MoreCopycat Olive Garden Breadsticks…
‘Tis at last comfort food season. A time for warm casseroles, wool socks and all the pumpkins… My favorite thing to do with all of our tomatoes, is to roast them. Cut them in half the long way, flip them seed side up, drizzle in olive oil and roast for an hour at 400 degrees. Then…
Read MoreDuck, Duck, Chicken?
Most people are surprised when we say that we added some quackers to our flock. They serve a very important part in our backyard bunch. Not only are they ridiculously adorbs, with their faint quacks and toddler-like demeanor, but they provide an abundance of nourishing eggs for our family to enjoy! A duck egg is like no…
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