Breakfast

Homemade English Muffins: Easier than you Think

Let’s face it. We have all had mornings where getting out of the door on time can be a challenge. On those sorts of mornings, a homemade breakfast seems out of the question. Instead, we settle on something from the freezer or perhaps the drive-through. Sure… that stuff may be served hot, but how good […]

Custard-Style French Toast

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. In particular, I love a hot breakfast. Forget the cold cereal with milk, give me something where the aroma wafts through the kitchen and escapes into other parts of the house. I want something that will wake up friends and family and lead them to the table. […]

Fresh Broccoli-Scallion-Tomato Quiche

One of my favorite Sunday morning breakfast meals can be made year round. However, during summer, I love this dish even more because I can use fresh ingredients straight from the garden which just enhances the flavor. I am talking about quiche! Now quiche has gotten the reputation in some circles as taking quite some […]

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.

Now, living in an urban setting, I brought my country ways with me. Join us as Mr. Overalls and I share our adventures, recipes, and how-to in our daily lives on our 1/3 acre slice of heaven near the center of town.