Whether you are new to maintaining a sourdough starter, or you've done it all for many years, you've probably wondered what the gray liquid is that forms on the top of the starter. That’s called hooch and it’s totally normal! This blog post is intended to answer the question, "What is hooch on sourdough?" I've... Continue Reading →
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Blondies
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Blondies allow me to enjoy a warm, gooey, and crispy-topped piece (or two…or three) of chocolate chip blondies while also knowing it is a much healthier alternative to this favorite dessert of mine. I wanted a homemade sourdough chocolate chip blondie recipe that contained zero conventional sugars and the health benefits of... Continue Reading →
Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders
My family is a homemade oven-baked chicken tenders kind of family. We enjoy serving them alongside mashed potatoes or oven-baked fries, green beans or corn on the cob, and dipped in ketchup or ranch. While they are more time consuming to make from scratch, there really is no comparison to the homemade version! Frozen chicken... Continue Reading →
Best & Worst Sugar Alternatives
Who doesn't love a sweet treat? I certainly do (if you know me, this comes as no surprise)! Over the past 3 or 4 years, I've done my best to switch from utilizing white sugar to seeking out natural sweeteners as much as possible. But at some point I had to ask the question, "What... Continue Reading →
How to Make Beeswax Candles
I stopped burning most candles once I discovered how toxic they can be to our health. They are filled with artificial fragrances and the wicks tend to be full of harsh chemicals. All of that is burned and then spread throughout the air in our homes. Yeah...that'll be a no "thank you" for me! Beeswax... Continue Reading →
Homemade Sourdough Cheddar Crackers
Conventional snack foods, such as Cheese Its, are expensive, highly processed, completely lacking in nutritional value, and filled with lots of ingredients our family likes to avoid. But let me be honest, there's still nothing quite like a cheesy and crispy cracker for a snack. In order to satisfy our cracker cravings, I set out... Continue Reading →
Homemade Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Homemade Sourdough Dinner Rolls are the perfect pairing for many a from-scratch-dinner. Make them for dinner parties, freeze away for later, or bake as a healthy bread option for your family. This recipe is quick, simple, and produces the soft and scrumptious rolls. Plus, they'll give you the peace of mind in knowing they only... Continue Reading →
Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate
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 →
Homemade Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
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 →
How to Quickly Clean A Diffuser
With all the uses I put my diffusers through, they definitely need a good cleaning every once in awhile, but I didn't always know how to best clean them out. Sure, I can wipe down the outside surfaces to remove dust, and clean the inside of grime and hard water residue, but how does one... Continue Reading →