This blended overnight oats recipe came about this summer as I tried to find the perfect weekday breakfast for my husband. He works in an office and needs something easy to eat before he has his morning coffee. It was…
DIY Laundry Detergent for Naturally Fresh Clothes
For years I have been working to perfect my DIY laundry detergent. I have tried everything from soap nuts to the “natural” detergents at the store but still wasn’t satisfied with the results. It felt like I was always having…
How to Use Leftover Sourdough to Make Healthy Pantry Staples
Something you should know about me is that I hate food waste. I am always the one picking through to make sure something can be cooked up, composted, or reimagined into a new recipe. My husband gets front row seat…
The Best Sourdough Breadcrumbs
Learning how to make pantry staples from leftover bread is essential for the home baker. Of course you can buy things like bread crumbs or croutons from the store, but why would you when you have all the ingredients to…
Handmade Beeswax Taper Candles
Beeswax taper candles are one of my favorite ways to add a cozy ambiance and style to my home. After spending way too much money on a set of tapers while on my honeymoon, I knew there must be a…
How to Use Leftover Bread to Make Sourdough Croutons
Sourdough croutons are one of the best ways to use up stale or leftover bread. I like to toss them on salads or eat as a little crunchy snack! They’re so easy to make that you can mindlessly whip them…
Natural Handmade Tallow Candles
Creating a candle from tallow is as easy as melting and pouring! The tallow acts as the fuel source for the flame, resulting in a clean, non-toxic burn. You can certainly keep your tallow candles plain or you can add…
Easy Sourdough Granola Made from Pantry Staples
Granola is one of the simplest snacks to make at home and the result is so delicious and satisfying. When you look at the yucky ingredients in store-bought granola, or need to sell an organ to afford the “clean” kind…
The Best Way to Season Cast Iron
Cast iron can be an intimidating piece of cookware for many people. Like most great tools, it must be cared for in order to work well. If cast iron cookware is well-tended, it can be an heirloom piece you can…
The Best Organic Sourdough Bread Recipe
Organic sourdough bread might sound like an ambitious idea, but it is very easy to make the switch to less chemicals. By educating yourself about flour options and learning what to look for, you can be making organic bread in…
Herbal Gingerade: Better than Any “Sports Drink”
When I was sick last month, gingerade was one of the best home remedies to support and hydrate my body as it fought the illness. Packed with vitamins and minerals, herbal gingerade is a delicious drink that nourishes and hydrates…
The Best Soft and Buttery Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Soft, buttery, and chewy sourdough dinner rolls perfectly accompany any meal. At my house, I love to serve them with soups, stews, roasts, and braises. We also like to turn them into little sliders packed with chicken, melted cheese, roasted…