Cooking from Scratch

Easy Homemade Chai Tea Mix

I’ll be honest… I’m not a tea drinker. In fact, I could probably go the rest of my life without drinking another cup of tea and I’d be alright. But take away my coffee and I’d have a hard time even getting through the day! That being said, I do...

How to Season Cast Iron Cookware

Cast iron cookware is seeing a comeback. While it’s one of the oldest types of cookware still in use today, cast iron fell out of fashion in the mid 20th century when other types of cookware such as aluminum, stainless steel and Teflon-coated non-stick pans gained...

How to Render Lard (Using a Slow Cooker or Stockpot)

When it comes to homesteading skills, learning how to render your own lard is high on the list of things that will have you feeling like you’re channeling Ma Ingalls in your kitchen. Of course, us modern homesteaders know there’s absolutely no shame in using modern...
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Okay, I’m just gonna come out and say it: I’m a total sucker for pumpkin spice. Call me #basic, but it’s the truth. In fact, I’m all about everything fall: the colours, the coziness, the sweater weather, and yes, pumpkins and pumpkin spice....

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Homemade Hamburger Buns

Homemade Hamburger Buns

I hate the dry, cookie-cutter, Wonder Bread-style hamburger buns you get from the grocery store. Not only are they a little lackluster, but depending on what brand you buy, you may be getting all sorts of unwanted and potentially harmful...

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Homemade Beef and Bacon Burger Patties

Homemade Beef and Bacon Burger Patties

Everything tastes better with bacon, and these homemade beef and bacon burger patties are no exception. They’re meaty and juicy and full of flavour, and best of all they’re 100% meat patties with no bread or eggs, making them a good option for...

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Homemade Honey Brioche Bread Recipe

Homemade Honey Brioche Bread Recipe

  * This post is sponsored by Nielsen Massey Fine Vanillas & Flavours. Recipe and opinions are my own. I’ve been working on my bread game lately. I always seem to get into “bread mode” in the middle of spring… ya know, when we’re up to our eyeballs in...

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Homemade Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Homemade Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Hot cross buns. Hot cross buns. One a penny, two a penny, unless you can’t buy them from the store and have to make your own instead. Okay, that’s not really how the song goes. But those may as well be the lyrics right now because with the entire world shut down due...

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Turmeric Scrambled Eggs And Garlic

Turmeric Scrambled Eggs And Garlic

I’ve always loved eggs, but ever since we got our flock of laying hens, our egg consumption has gone through the roof. These days, it’s not unusual to find 4 to 6 dozen eggs in our fridge at any given time!  While I love eggs in all their...

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