Living in a rural area comes with lots of perks Living in a rural area comes with lots of perks—quiet mornings, wide-open fields, fresh air, and kitchens that aren’t crammed. But one of the best perks? Access to real-deal beef—cuts you can taste the pasture in, where fat renders like slow gold in the pan….
aka How to Stop Relying on Store-Bought Yeast and Bake Like You Actually Know What You’re Doing Preparing Your Sourdough Starter for Baking Let’s start with the non-negotiables. If your sourdough starter isn’t active, you’re wasting flour, time, and probably your dignity. You want it bubbly, doubling in volume within 4 to 6 hours after…
Summary: This is ham with swagger. Juicy, tender, and cooked in a fraction of the time, this Instant Pot ham is finished with a bold, sticky whiskey maple glaze that’ll have your guests licking their plates (and maybe your countertops). This is not your average Sunday roast—it’s bold, indulgent, and wildly simple. Prep Time: 10…
So you opened the fridge, reached for eggs, and saw them. Those big-shelled, heavy little monsters…duck eggs. You blinked, maybe panicked. Did I buy these? Did a farmer sneak into my car? If you’re new to duck eggs, here’s the deal: they’re basically eggs with an ego—and honestly, they’ve earned it. They’ve got richer yolks,…
What is this breakfast casserole? This is not your limp, soggy-“leftovers” casserole. This is a bold, baked-brunch banquet that you assemble the night before and wake up to like a breakfast boss. Think cubed bread, savory sausage (or veggies), eggs, cheese, and a sassy hint of seasonings, all soaking overnight in custard. By morning, you…
What Is a Frittata? A frittata is basically an open-faced omelet that goes from stovetop to oven—eggs plus whatever you’ve got in the fridge, cooked until it puffs and sets. It’s part breakfast, part crustless quiche, all no-nonsense kitchen hero. You get bright egg flavor, melty cheese, and add-in textures that make every bite worth…
STEP BY STEP PHOTOS Follow the visual cues—smooth, folded dough, glossy pretzels before baking, and that golden finish. Every twist matters. No squishy shortcuts. How to Shape Homemade Soft Pretzels Roll each dough ball into a 20″ rope. Form a U-shape on your counter. Cross the ends twice, loop them down and press onto the…
Because single chocolate just isn’t enough. These are chewy, rich, cocoa-packed cookies laced with molten chocolate chips. We’re going all in. This isn’t a soft sugar cookie pretending to be chocolate. This is a cookie that commits. Deep cocoa flavour. Crispy edges. Fudgy centres. Melted puddles of chocolate chips laced through every bite. Think brownie-in-cookie-form—but…
There’s something about dark chocolate that feels like an evening gown. It’s elegant, sensual, and never louder than the moment demands. Add a silky dairy-free (DF) whipped cream, a gluten-free (GF) crust, and poof—you’ve got dessert that looks like you spent years mastering plating but really took five minutes to assemble. This double-chocolate cream pie…
After a winter’s day doing projects outside on the homestead, you just can’t beat homemade chili. After a winter’s day hacking firewood or wrestling with frozen pipes, you’re coming in with dust in your boots and that deep-down desire for sustenance. Not takeout. Not ramen. You want a bowl with miles of texture, bold flavour,…