“She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.” — Proverbs 31:16 Winter is on her last leg here in the Midwest and I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring. The boys and I spend as much time outside as we can on warmish days, so I... Continue Reading →
Sourdough Blueberry Muffins | Naturally Sweetened
I just love breakfast foods. Pancakes, Waffles, Homemade Granola, oatmeal, eggs, Sourdough Drop Biscuits, Sourdough Peanut Butter Crepes, bacon…it may be one of my love languages. Muffins are another one of those easy Saturday morning breakfast items in our household. They function as a dessert or a midday snack too (that is…if they last past breakfast). Wouldn’t it be great... Continue Reading →
Gardening To-Do List | March
March is one of my least favorite months of the year. Not much is growing at this time of year except for my indoor seed starts. The smell of fresh soil and tiny green shoots give me hope that spring is on the way! Caring for indoor seedlings is the main task on my March... Continue Reading →
A Sourdough English Muffin Recipe
With two tiny boys running and crawling under my feet, I need quick and simple options for breakfast. I also prefer to feed my family healthy and whole food options...finding breakfast items that meet both of these standards is challenging and expensive! That's why I'm working to expand my sourdough baking skills. I've already created... Continue Reading →
A Delicious Chili Soup Recipe
The winter season is upon us. The days are just brisk which means I crave anything and everything warm. 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 during autumn and winter. Delicious baked goods such as... Continue Reading →
Setting Food Aside: What We Preserved This Year
“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 →
Food That Tells a Story
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 →
How to Make a Basic Frittata
Frittata is one secret weapon I pull out when our egg supply is getting overwhelming! There's no limit to what you can add to a frittata, so why not mix up this high-protein dish for breakfast a few times each week? Oh, they're also super quick and easy to whip together! Looking for a few... Continue Reading →
Sourdough Recipes for Breakfast
We love our breakfast foods here on the Hilltop! Big Saturday morning brunches, breakfast for dinner, and quick weekday morning grabs. Items such as muffins, pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, ham, waffles, and biscuits are our most popular choices. Unfortunately, all of those bread items aren't the healthiest choices. The gluten in them is hard on... Continue Reading →
How to Can Homemade Applesauce
There's nothing quite like homemade cinnamon applesauce. The store bought stuff just can't compare! You can find my Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce here! It's extremely easy to make and absolutely delicious. In fact, you may struggle to keep the family out of it so you can store it away! I enjoy making a large batch... Continue Reading →