Since the first batch of soap didn't seem to be curing properly, I got to thinking: "what am I doing differently from how the pioneers would have processed their soap?" Then it came to me! They probably would have cured their soap in the cellar house /root cellar. The average temperatures for a cellar house … Continue reading Wood ash lye soap experiment update #3
Yes you heard me right! Grocery shopping at the dollar store! Seriously if you haven't done this yet you really need to give it a try! Today I'm making toaster oven pizza with some yummy dollar store items I found. Everything for $1! Two small pizza crusts that fit the toaster oven just perfect! Now … Continue reading Grocery shopping at the dollar store? Say what!?!?!
So first I have to say I forgot to take photo so use your imagination and I will add photos next time I make this! Second, this is a copy cat soup that I first had at a restaurant called "zippy's" when I lived in Hawaii and they called it "zip min". But this is … Continue reading Super quick instant pot soup you eat with chop sticks 🙂
The wind is blowing like crazy today! If it wasn't for the wind then it would have been a beautiful day! But since it's so cold.. it's soup for dinner tonight! Yep another instant pot recipe! With a toaster oven recipe on the side lol So beef barley soup isn't hard to make at all, … Continue reading It’s cold! So beef barley mushroom soup and biscuits for dinner tonight!
I'm one of those people that have more hobbies than time lol. I love to learn new skills! Useful skills that will give me a product to show off when I'm done. Who has time to watch TV and couch surf when you have so many things you want to try out!?!?! But where to … Continue reading So you want to learn a skill but don’t know where to start?
When I was a child the ladies at the church always made what they called stained glass candy especially around Christmas time. Basically a hard candy with flavor of your choice. Very easy to make! The ingredients are simple and you probably already have most of it in the kitchen unless you want to get … Continue reading Stained glass candy, rock candy, tea drops, cough drops… a delicacy by many names
So it's been 6 weeks of curing time and the homemade ash lye soap we made 6 weeks ago has transformed and actually smells like soap! Which is super cool! However lesson learned on the curing process. I placed the soap in a container wrapped in parchment paper with the top exposed to air in … Continue reading Ash lye soap experiment update 1
It snowed and it's really cold... and Conestoga Chuck is really stinky! But it's way too cold to give them a traditional bath... so what to do? Never fear!!!! I have a recipe that's inexpensive and works great at eliminating doggie odors! Better yet the dogs don't seem to mind getting a quick spritzer bath … Continue reading Doggie winter spritzer bath and household cleaner spray
I keep promising Chuck's Mom I'll post this recipe and other things keep getting in the way, so today, I'll make it happen! I was first introduced to stuffed cabbage by my step-sister-in-law, who is of Polish descent. Her dish was simple, delicious, and filling, and I decided it was definitely one I wanted to … Continue reading Instant Pot stuffed cabbage!
Dogs love peanut butter! And Conestoga Chuck is no exception to this rule lol. We decided to up the fun on treat time with a fun treat puzzle which Conestoga Chuck and lil bit love! You just stick a treat inside and they have to figure out how to get it out. But it also … Continue reading Treat puzzles and PB2 peanut butter powder
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