This is a family recipe handed down from my great grandmother, known as Memaw. She died not long after I was born in 1993 but her cooking style and recipes have been passed down through the generation and now I am sharing with you. I have never seen this particular recipe written down on paper…
Baking goods for breakfast seems to be a trend around here at the homestead. A few weeks ago I made AMISH CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD and this morning we shared a warm loaf of Classic Banana Bread (with a twist). I am excited to share this recipe for your to enjoy in your kitchens. This is…
I made this recipe for the first time this morning. Sunday’s are typically crazy in our house. Rushing for showers and getting ready for church. Due to the current quarantine we watched church from home and kept our social distance but y’all, can I just say, no amount of social distance should keep you from…
When I first heard of a shepherds dinner I immediately knew I wanted to make it a new tradition the Christmas season. Truly it is just a Christmas charcuterie board with an emphasis on natural and wholesome foods. No frills. What is a Shepherd’s Dinner? A shepherd’s dinner is often a simple, hearty meal reflecting…
These little snowball butter cookies will literally melt in your mouth. They are soft, dusted in a coat of powdered sugar and are just the right blend of sweet and buttery. Their texture is really hard to compare to other holiday cookies, but what I can say is, if you like a classic holiday butter…
Old-fashioned homemaking and simple DIY Living isn’t all about being a stay at home mom, although, that certainly is a big part of my personal experience. Rather is is about embracing a slower paced and intentionally simple lifestyle. Back in the day this type of lifestyle was the standard way of living. Today, no so…
What I love the most about DIY is it truly can become a way of life. There are ways to incorporate do it your self projects in every space in your home and this is a lifestyle that the earlier generations knew all to well. There is both a challenge and fulfillment in doing things yourself…
Tablescapes are becoming one of my very favorite things to create in my home. I really like for them to non-traditional in a way. Like most of my decor, I enjoy shopping my own home for items that I can bring together for a cohesive look or theme without going out and buying a bunch…
With Thanksgiving on the horizon I have been dreaming up ideas for styling the table. I was needing a little something to add to my place settings and then it dawned on me.…I have about a million brown paper lunch bags my husband brought home a while back (don’t ask me why he brought so…
