The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes... Continue Reading →
Knowing how and why to store your sourdough starter in the fridge is essential to avoiding sourdough overwhelm! A starter left out on the counter needs to be fed at least once per day. Before you know it a week has gone by and you have a whole lot of sourdough to use up...perhaps too... Continue Reading →
One major reason lead us to choose against letting our chickens free-range: stories about how they destroy flower beds and gardens. Instead we went with a 'middle of the road' option: An A Frame Chicken Tractor (read all about how we built it ourselves right over here!). This coop is mobile, thus allowing the birds... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on the blessings that the Lord places in our lives. It's a time to take a step back, gather perspective on just how precious life is, and say an immense prayer of gratitude for it all. While Thanksgiving is a specific time of year that we all focus... Continue Reading →
My tomato harvest came to a close in early October. I stored just about every Roma tomato that was pulled from the garden in the freezer until I was ready to process them all (find all the info about What to do with Roma Tomatoes here). That time finally came a few weeks ago as... Continue Reading →
I've made countless mistakes when it comes to cleaning my cast iron skillet. I can't say that I've perfected the process yet, but I've definitely gathered a few tips and tricks along the way! Washing a cast iron pan is not quite as simple as using a soapy rag, drying, and putting it away until... Continue Reading →
Each time summer rolls around I lose the desire to do much baking, but with every Autumn, without fail, it always comes back. And usually with a force too! I'm pulling out my sourdough starter three or four times a week already. A few of my favorite sourdough recipes to enjoy are chocolate chip muffins,... Continue Reading →
Christmas will soon be upon us! It's only November as I'm writing this, but I know how quickly the next two months pass by, so I'm aiming to have all my Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving. A lofty goal? Perhaps...we shall see. It can be so easy to get stuck on what to gift certain... Continue Reading →
The weather has taken a sharp turn towards freezing temperatures here in the Midwest. I can't help but begin to think of Christmas as these chilly evenings set in. We still have a little ways to go until it's time to decorate the house, but working on some DIY Christmas ornaments can never start too... Continue Reading →
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "Enoch walked with God..." Genesis 5:24 The true test of a person's spiritual life and character is... Continue Reading →