My Epic Bread Fail Years ago I was given a bread machine as a gift. During the 90's they were all the rage! I used it a few times and at actually worked. I made plain old yeast bread, nothing fancy. Several years later I had a dear friend who had a Bosch mixer and could … [Read more...] about Why You Should Learn to Make Sourdough Bread
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Simple Teapot Table Decor
We're never particularly fancy decorators, but we DO absolutely love to create a space of warmth and beauty. Many times that means flowers for table decor, in windowsills, and on bedside tables. But what about when we don't have flowers? Here's a simple table decor that we use a … [Read more...] about Simple Teapot Table Decor
Spring Welcome Idea for the Front Porch
No matter the season or weather, having a sweet greeting on your front porch is a delight to anyone who walks by. I don't know about you, but with 7 people living in our house and a farm with slobbery dogs, curious chickens, and lazy cats, sometimes our front porch can be a bit … [Read more...] about Spring Welcome Idea for the Front Porch
Daffodils~A Simple Pleasure
Something pushing up from under the wet winter soil is one of my SIMPLE PLEASURES: Daffodils! Winter can sometimes be down right dreary, agreed? Especially a grey, cloudy, mucky winter...not one of those crisp snow white winters. And as the rain goes on, we can start to feel down … [Read more...] about Daffodils~A Simple Pleasure
Pecan Fingers ~ One of the Best Cookies Ever
Our family has made Pecan Fingers since I was a little girl. Every year at Christmas my mother would make big batches to enjoy during the holidays and to give away to friends and neighbors. After all these years, they're still our favorite! Not too sweet and deliciously delicate One of … [Read more...] about Pecan Fingers ~ One of the Best Cookies Ever
How to Make the Best Chai Ever (Indian Masala Chai)
I’ve never been to India, but I can imagine the Chai Wallahs calling out to draw passersby into their stall! A custom blend is poured into a clay cup, and when finished the cup is thrown onto the ground. The scented air must be intoxicating. Westerners generally know Chai as a cloyingly sweet … [Read more...] about How to Make the Best Chai Ever (Indian Masala Chai)
