Recipes

  • Fermented Blueberries

    Fermented Blueberries

    PRINT RECIPE Blueberries are reputed to be super good for us. It’s currently blueberry season here in North Florida so we have an abundance of fresh blueberries at our disposal. While testing ways to use & preserve the pounds upon pounds of these delicious little berries we find ourselves with, I thought about fermenting them. After…

  • Pancake Mix-Up Muffins

    Pancake Mix-Up Muffins

    Let’s be honest, it’s not just homesteaders that lead super busy lives. Something else to be honest about, sometimes everyone needs a shortcut in the kitchen to make ‘those’ days just a bit easier.             I don’t know about you, but I am that person who has been known to whip up a from scratch…

  • Grandma’s Granola Bars

    Grandma’s Granola Bars

    Everyone loves a good granola bar right? i mean whats not to love- crunchy, chewy, sweet yet salty, fruity, nutty, and chocolaty all at once?! Yes, please…. I created these granola bars for Bobby’s mom, aka one of Lucas’ Grandmas. She loves a granola bar and would often buy the ever so popular ones in…

  • Mineral Rich Southern Style Grits

    Mineral Rich Southern Style Grits

    Either you LOVE grits or you have probably never had them, here in ‘ the South’ they are a staple & not just for breakfast. What are grits? While the term ‘grits’ originally referred to any coarsely ground grain eaten by the indigenous people, today grits are made from stone ground white corn. Southern style…

  • Spicy Garlic Dill Traditional Pickles

    Spicy Garlic Dill Traditional Pickles

    Have you looked at the ingredients on a jar of pickles recently? Well, I don’t know about you, but I prefer things I can pronounce & gut healthy probiotics in my pickles! I call these traditional pickles because they are fermented, not pickled with a vinegar & sugar. Other than ALL the benefits that fermented…