When I see Wattle fencing, I feel the moist British fog clinging to my skin, and a wistful smile crosses my face. And now, you can feel that too! I'm going to show you how to make handmade Wattle Fencing in a simple process. Wattle Fencing came on the scene around the Middle Ages and was a favorite construction method for animal and land management. The Wattle hurdle (a section of fencing ranging 5-7 feet long) was and still is, heavily used on sheep farms in the British ... continue reading...
Whole Foods & Lemon Mousse
We have a wonderful guest post today... Shaye at the Elliott Homestead. I love her recipes, and when she talks food, I get excited. Especially when It's about "Whole Foods". We hope to have her back again! Whole Foods & Lemon Mousse I’ve said it before and I'll say it again...eating whole, real, high quality foods is a journey. Chances are, you aren't just going to wake up one morning with a counter full of soaking and fermenting products. No kefir fairy will come and make ... continue reading...
Scones!
These Simple Scones are amazing, delicious and oh so simple to make! You'll fall in love with this easy recipe and nothing beats a warm scone with a mug of hot coffee. And there's limitless flavor options! Cranberry Pecan, Blueberry Walnut, Huckleberry Pecan, Peach Pecan and more! Whatever strikes your fancy. We love mixing these Simple Scones up the moment we know that we're having surprise guests over for coffee and dessert. Do you have a go-to dessert that mixes up in in a flash for ... continue reading...
Pecan Tarts
For an elegant but simple teatime treat, we love to make these pecan tarts. Makes 24 4 oz. cream cheese 1/2 cups (1 stick) butter, at room temp. 1 cup flour For The Filing 2 eggs 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter melted 1 cup pecans 1. Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 350. Grease 2- 12 -cup mini-muffin tins. 2. Cut the cream cheese and butter in ... continue reading...
Simple Foods
Bread, doughnuts, and biscuits. Doesn't that sound comforting ? I consider anything with flour, sugar or honey, butter, olive oil, eggs, salt, soda, yeast or any leavening, basic simple staples that can be turned into good old-fashioned food. Here are some of our favorites. Challah Braid 1 pkg. active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105-115) 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1 T. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 T. shortening 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 cups unbleached flour Dissolve yeast in warm water, ... continue reading...
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