Canning: A Beginners Guide
Nervous about canning? Learn the no-stress way to preserve your foods through a water-bath method. Step-by-step instructions and recipes you can tackle today.
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Easy No-Bake Banana Split Cake
It’s got the buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy whipped layer, fresh bananas, tangy pineapple, sweet strawberries, more whipped cream, and then the toppings that seal the deal: chocolate drizzle, crushed nuts, and classic bright red cherries. It’s not just these ingredients, but it’s the way they come together. In my picture, I do not have the chocolate syrup on top only because I didn’t have any on that particular day. The chocolate drizzing makes an already perfect dish exceptional.
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Easy Homemade Peach Jam
There’s nothing like opening a jar of homemade peach jam in the middle of winter and catching that sweet whiff of summer. This recipe has been in my kitchen for years, and it’s so simple, anyone can make it. Whether you’ve got fresh peaches from your backyard tree or a bag of frozen ones, this jam comes together beautifully and stores well for months.
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Build a rain barrel for outdoor watering
Living out here on the farm, you learn to make use of what nature gives you. Rainwater is one of those free gifts that too many folks let go to waste. With just a little effort, you can collect that runoff and use it to water your garden, wash tools, or even care for your animals. In this post, I’ll show you how I use a rain barrel setup right off my back porch—and how easy it is to get started.
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Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
This homemade focaccia bread is light, flavorful, and beautifully topped with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. It’s perfect for dipping, snacking, or serving alongside a hearty meal. If you’ve never made focaccia before, don’t worry—this rustic bread is easier than you think!
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Easy Porcupine Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
These easy tender meatballs, filled with rice and simmered in tomato-based broth. Those little meatballs had bits of rice poking out all around like tiny porcupine quills.
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Freezing Foods the Right Way
Freezing food is one of the handiest ways to stretch your harvest or make weeknight meals a whole lot easier. Learn the best way to prep fruits, vegetables, and meats for the freezer, what containers work best, and how to keep everything safe and tasty for later.
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Easy Homemade Pie Crust
Easy old-fashioned peach cobbler made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. A cozy Southern dessert recipe that’s simple and full of flavor.
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Easy DIY Foaming Hand Soap
This simple foaming hand soap recipe is quick to make, gentle on the skin, and easy on your wallet. All you need is castile soap, water, and your favorite essential oils!
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Easy Southern Style Peach Pie
Homemade Peach Pie filled with juice, sun-ripened peaches and baked in a flaky, golden crust. Whether you’re using fresh summer peaches or frozen this pie brings all the southern charm of a Sunday afternoon.
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Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
The smell of peach cobbler baking that just feels like home. Whether you’re working with fresh peaches from the orchard or pulling a bag from the freezer, this old-fashioned dessert is pure comfort in a dish—warm, sweet, and made to be shared.
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Papa’s Old-Fashioned Homemade Peach Ice Cream Recipe
Creamy, homemade peach ice cream made with fresh or frozen peaches–perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day. A sweet, nostalgic treat everyone with love.
