As I'm writing this, we're currently entering the last leg of winter. As much as I want spring to arrive in full force, it just isn't quite here yet, so why not continue indulging in a few cozy winter things while we still can? Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate, for instance! A cup of hot cocoa... Continue Reading →
You’ll want to save this delicious Homemade Sourdough Blueberry Muffin recipe because you’ll absolutely love it! Get all the health benefits of long fermentation while still treating yourself…just a little! These muffins turn out light and fluffy on the inside. Find everything you need to know in order to make this recipe right here! I... Continue Reading →
The winter season is upon us. The days are just brisk which means I crave anything and everything warm. This includes my Quick and Easy Homemade Chili Soup Recipe. One of the better aspects of the cooler seasons, in my opinion, is the food. Warm and wholesome, there’s just nothing like the dishes we customarily... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Zucchini bread is one of my favorite quick breads! It’s subtle sweetness and moist texture make it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Unfortunately, just because it contains a vegetable doesn’t necessarily make it the healthiest bread. I wanted a homemade chocolate zucchini bread recipe that contained zero conventional sugars and the health... Continue Reading →
“How great soever our abundance may be, however well filled our cellars and granaries, we must still ask for daily bread, for we must feel assured that all substance is nothing, unless so far as the lord, by pouring out His blessing, make it fruitful during its whole progress. For even that which is in... Continue Reading →
We love our desserts here on the Hilltop! Warm cookies, sweet mug brownies, creamy ice cream, and freshly-baked pies are a few of our most popular choices. Unfortunately, all of those bready items aren’t the healthiest choices. The gluten in them is hard on our digestive systems and all they usually contain loads of sugar.... Continue Reading →
I grew up on my mommas famous, homemade chocolate chip cookies. Everyone raved about them, requested that she make them for events, told her (more than once) that she could sell them in a heartbeat. Was it all an exaggeration? No. No it was not. Needless to say, my chocolate-chip-cookie-standards are pretty high being as... Continue Reading →
This post and recipe was updated on September 20th, 2022. My husband and I sat down for a movie night last week and before long my sweet tooth started nudging me. Ice cream or a yogurt parfait are my normal go-to's, but neither of those were available at the time. So I pulled out an... Continue Reading →
The Autumn season quickly approaches. Mornings are just brisk enough to call for the wearing of a sweater. I, as so many others do, love this cozy season. One of the better aspects of the cooler seasons, in my opinion, is the food. Warm and wholesome, there's just nothing like the dishes we customarily enjoy... Continue Reading →
There is a story behind all food products. Whether purchased from a local grocery store, farmers market, restaurant, or small farmer, it all comes with a story. The difference between food grown in my personal garden and food I pick up from the store is that I typically know the entire story of what comes... Continue Reading →