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If you have a dream of starting a homestead, this post is for you! We will give you some insight into modern homesteading.

Farm, Farm Life

December 9, 2022

Homesteading 101

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As you may know, we have grown our own pumpkin patch which leaves us with a LOT of pumpkins every year. We make the most of our pumpkins and use them as decoration as well as food! There are so many delicious ways to prepare pumpkin, but this pumpkin recipe is one of our very […]

Fall, Holiday, Holidays, Recipe Box

September 30, 2022

Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

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Check out this healthy plum oatmeal bar recipe that we made from plums in our garden. Plus, more fresh fruit recipes!

DIY Ideas, Farm Life, Garden

June 24, 2022

Healthy Plum Oatmeal Bar Recipe

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Easy to make creamy cheese spinach butternut squash. Learn how to make this delicious dish using just seven ingredients!

Garden, Recipe Box

October 11, 2021

Creamy Cheese Spinach Butternut Squash Recipe

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Are you obsessed with blueberry muffins like I am? Then you have to try these blueberry cupcakes! Filled with homegrown blueberries, these treats are great at breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Garden, Recipe Box

July 16, 2021

Sweet and Savory Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Let’s make plum jam! Even if you have never done any canning before, don’t worry! The process is much easier than you think and you don’t need any fancy equipment to do it. A large pot to submerge your jars in is really the only thing you need other than a pot to cook the preserves.

Recipe Box

July 9, 2021

How to Make Homemade Plum Jam

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Plum season here on the homestead is the perfect chance to share the first recipe of the season.

Garden, Recipe Box

July 1, 2021

Easy Plum Galette

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Lemons are some of my favorite trees here on the homestead! And I thought a lemon mousse would be a perfect recipe to share this spring time. This is how I make my favorite recipe.

Garden, Recipe Box

March 29, 2021

Easy Lemon Mousse Recipe

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Strawberry Lemon Pound cake! This easy to make loaf cake is loaded with lemon flavor thanks to fresh juice and zest from our trees. The best part there’s sweet and juicy strawberries baked right in! All topped with a pretty drizzle of a lemon glaze. This bright and sweet loaf cake will be the highlight of your day!

Entertaining, Garden, Recipe Box

February 1, 2021

Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake

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Broccoli Chicken Cheese Bake, the creamiest and cheesiest Broccoli Side Dish you will ever eat. Everyone will ask for seconds one of my favorite meals!

Main Dish, Recipe Box

January 29, 2021

Broccoli Chicken Cheddar Casserole Recipe

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