All Scratch Cooking Sweets

Basic Pie Crust Recipe | Video Tutorial

Have you been on the hunt for that perfect pie crust recipe that is easy and deliciously flakey? Well, I have just what you’re looking for in this easy, basic pie crust recipe! And, I even have a video tutorial and printable recipe for extra ease in the learning process. Homemade pie has a way of wowing people, and nothing is as delicious as a chilled slice of Granny’s Cocoa Cream Pie on a hot summer day! A flakey pie crust recipe is the stuff of potluck gossip and slow Sunday evenings in ... continue reading...

All Scratch Cooking Sweets

Coconut Cream Pie | Video Tutorial

I’m a sucker for a delicious and simple pie! This Coconut Cream Pie is just amazing; it’s a recipe from my great-grandmother that she passed on to me and I use it all the time. This Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie is also a perfect Easter dessert! I love Easter Desserts that can be made a day or two ahead, and then pulled out of the fridge for a smooth and stress-free day of celebration. Gluten-Free Coconut Cream Pie Video Tutorial and Printable Recipe This Coconut Custard Pie is a ... continue reading...

All Scratch Cooking Soup & Salads

Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe|Homemade

I’m in love with homemade soup, especially during these cold winter months. Nothing warms you from the inside out quite like homemade soup! And this Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe hits all the points on my checklist: easy, homemade, delicious and a breeze to mix up. An easy recipe like this is so handy, especially during the school year as I homeschool my children and sometimes you need some simple recipes for lunch! Life gets busy with my kiddos and all, but I still want to feed them well ... continue reading...

Canning & Preserving Scratch Cooking

Honey Pear Jam|Sugar-Free Video Tutorial

Pears are an underrated fruit; they’re such a delicious and versatile fruit. They’re one of my husband’s favorite fruits. I love finding new ways to incorporate them into my baking and cooking, and Honey Pear Jam is a perfect way to do that! I used some beautiful, foraged winter pears for this recipe but I also love a good apricot or peach jam. Use whatever fruit you have, and experiment! Fruit jam is very forgiving. Some common questions when it comes to Homemade Jam: How do you make a ... continue reading...

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Christmas Hygge Baking Book|Giveaway!

Today, I’m giving away one copy of my "Cozy Christmas Baking: A Hygge Inspired Christmas” cookbook! “Cozy Christmas Baking: A Hygge Inspired Christmas” by Abby Jo & Johanna VanHoutan is a holiday cookbook filled with forty plus heirloom recipes for bread, pies, cookies, cake, and sweet treats. It also has a forward by the lovely Angela behind the blog Parisienne Farmgirl. You’ll get everything from the definition of Hygge, thoughts on simpler Christmases, favorite Christmas books and the ... continue reading...