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From Scratch: Pumpkin White bean and Chicken Chili
Let’s cozy up to a hot bowl of comforting pumpkin white bean and Chicken chili. This recipe takes the classic white bean and chicken chili and enriches the flavor with pumpkin and cinnamon. From the broth to the beans, this is a simple recipe is totally from scratch. Winter in Wyoming is a bit longer that other places. We still have a good month of snow and chilly weather. So, we are keeping it cozy indoors. With lots of baking and soul warming foods. This is also the time of year to look through the food storage and see what is left to eat. Last fall, I baked a giant…
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How to Make Elderberry Syrup
Simmered dried Elderberries with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, orange peel and then sweetened with honey. All of these ingredients are flu and cold fighting warriors! Each bringing their own unique flavor and immune boosting weapons. And it’s delicious! What’s not to love?! Watch Elderberry tutorial here: What are the Health Benefits of Elderberries? Maybe you’ve noticed Elderberries as an ingredient in much of the cold and flu section in your health store. I’ve seen Elderberries in cough syrup, gummies, lozenges, teas and other medicines. Does that drop you a HUGE clue? Elderberries have essential nutrients that support the immune system. And Elderberries house powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins. When it comes to…
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How to Care for Backyard Chickens in the Winter
Winter proposes new living conditions and challenges for the backyard chicken coop. Here are some ideas to keep your chickens warm and happy through the winter season. Want to see how I care for my chickens this winter season? Watch here: So, you got chickens this spring. They enjoyed a beautiful warm summer. Now its winter….. We can all agree that it’s much easier to do chicken chores in the summer vs. winter. Bundling up and venturing out in negative degrees to check on your animals is the true test of a farmer’s heart. It’s just downright painful! I’ve wondered many times if my chickens will survive the blistering, Wyoming…
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How to make an Envelope Pillowcase Tutorial
This envelope pillowcase tutorial is perfect for the beginner sewer because, this pillowcase requires NO zipper! It is also a great tutorial for teaching your kids how to sew. The steps are clear and simple to follow. And the pattern is forgiving. Making it a great project for beginning sewers.
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Lucky No-Sear Korean Short Rib Tacos with Quick-Pickled Slaw
From the Huckle and Goose Cookbook by Anca Toderic & Christine Lucaciu The Huckle and Goose Cookbook is one of my favorite go to for recipes that are in season. This book is categorized by season. The authors took great care to provide menu ideas for four weeks of each season. I love to take advantage of natures buffet. I also love how seasons change and so does the menu. I knew this recipe would be a hit right off the bat. And it was! What meat lover doesn’t love juicy rib meat falling off the bone! The Korean flavors are outstanding. In fact I am saving the marinade recipe…
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Spring Herb Omelet
When your craving something savory for breakfast and you have a little bit more time, this omelet is perfect. I love omelets! They keep my fueled all morning. I love to fill them with what ever I’m in the mood for. Today I am serving a spring herb omelet, stuffed with asparagus and spinach. The herbs are mixed right into the egg mixture and it makes for a really beautiful breakfast, with a punch of flavor. My husband loves his omelet with sour cream and salsa on top.
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Spring Asparagus and Pea soup
What tastes more like spring than asparagus and peas? This soup is fresh on the palate and light on the tummy. The fresh basil MAKES this soup! Top it with a dash of salt and pepper and parmesan shavings. The parmesan and basil just sing! Serve for lunch beside a crispy hot sandwich or serve it with a candle light dinner. This soup will make you feel fancy. Think Jane Austin….first course…pinkie up. #vegitarian #healthydinners
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DIY Old World German Schmear Stone Fireplace Makeover
How to German Schmear my ugly stone fireplace? If you are asking yourself this question, then you are probably ready to make a change. You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear. German Schmear is very DIY friendly and I am confident you could get this done in one Saturday! In this DIY German Schmear tutorial, I will walk you through all the steps to make your fireplace an old-world charm. I’ll even share what not to do! Pin Old World German Schmear Stone Fireplace! Why You Should Leave the Rock Up! The rocks that adorn my fireplace mantle, were…
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Molten Chocolate Cake
This decedent, hot, fudgy cake is sure to melt your sweetheart’s heart. Perfect for Valentines day or any day your need a chocolate fix! The best part is, it comes together under 30 mins! I’m not pulling your leg. It really is the quickest cake ever! It has a gooey center that oozes out when you cut into it. Even better served with vanilla ice-cream. Ok, now my mouth is watering… Because I love you, here is the recipe.
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Quick Bread: Honey Oat Bread
Homemade fresh baked bread with melted butter and jam. What is better than that? Maybe it reminds you of home or maybe grandmas house. The aroma of fresh baked bread is a comfort and delicious joy I love to provide my family with each week. But some weeks I don’t always have the time to go through the process of letting the dough rise and bake. This is a no yeast recipe. And it still delivers the aroma and comfort of homemade bread. It is a quick bread similar to a banana bread, or corn bread. So keep that in mind. The yogurt and buttermilk make for a moist loaf.…
