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Pure Coconut Oil Soap

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It has been nearly a decade since I took a class on how to make bar soap.  By the end of the class, I was smitten with the process and with the resulting product. Finally, the mystery of soap making had been revealed and the process was far easier than expected. As I gained confidence, […]

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Small Batch Lard Rendering

cracklins in liquid lard

Back in my grandmother’s day, lard was the king of the kitchen.  Most women kept a can of lard on the kitchen counter since it was used so frequently.  Lard created a flakiness that butter or other shortening couldn’t when it came to pie crusts.  It seasoned cast iron (another work horse of the kitchen), […]

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Jack O' Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers

orange bell peppers

To parents, Halloween often means that candy becomes a major part of their children’s diet.  The amount is often dependent upon the amount of booty collected during trick or treating.  But besides candy, parents can offer up a festive treat at the dinner table, and all it takes is a little creative carving on a […]

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Homemade Green Pork Chile

green pork chile

Late summer ushers in a garden favorite… chilis!  Yes, as warm days wind to a close, these spicy peppers make an appearance at road-side stands, farmers’ markets,  CSAs, grocery stores, and even backyard gardens across the country.  You see, chilis are an important part of a southwestern fall classic; green pork chile. Now just any […]

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How to Perfectly Grill Corn on the Cob in the Husk

corn husks have been folded down to expose the silk

While sweet corn is a classic taste of summer, most folks enjoy it straight out of boiling water or even out of the microwave.  While both of those methods can result in a good ear of corn, there is another.  So skip the pot of boiling water and bypass the microwave.  Head outside and reclaim […]

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Spicy Cucumber Dill Pickles

slicing ends off cucumber

Summer is generous.  She unfurls her leaves and offers up a variety of fruits, herbs, and vegetables.  Yes, eating is easy and it is fresh.  But with a wary glance to the sky, I note that it won’t always be summer.  You see… for as generous as she is…. she is quick to depart.  One […]

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I’m Connie. Growing up on a farm in rural Iowa taught me me many lessons: raising chickens, growing produce, enjoying raw milk, how to cook from scratch using whole foods, canning, mending clothes, and the importance of being someone who gives back to the community.

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