As part of our homeschool baking program for October,we baked a total of seven pumpkin pies. Each week they progressively got better. Even though I was supposed to be teaching our ten year old how to make pie, I had never really baked pie before myself! So, we learned together, which was wonderful. There are… Continue reading Pumpkin Pie, Three (Allergy Friendly) Ways
Month: October 2013
Heirloom Offerings :: Tea + Coffee Cake
This offering to Heirloom Offerings :: The Grandma Project was contributed by Stacy Fuller. Are you interested in sharing? Read our submission guidelines and get started. Something I remember about growing up were tea parties with my grandma. I would have my half tea/half milk, plus lots of sugar, and we’d always have a yummy coffee cake to go with it…warm… Continue reading Heirloom Offerings :: Tea + Coffee Cake
Guest Post :: Fall Cookies
Written by guest contributor Maria Epp. We had so much fun with these cookies. Iona and I made the dough while Mika was in school. They chilled and after a snack, we attacked the dough. It was hilarious to watch Iona roll out the dough to the thinnest it could be. Also, to see Mika… Continue reading Guest Post :: Fall Cookies
Heirloom Offerings :: Cloth Diapers + Grace
This offering to Heirloom Offerings :: The Grandma Project was contributed by Beckie Wood.
When I was young and pregnant with my first baby (unmarried) it was a “big deal”. The whole family had to quickly transform from shock and shame to joy and excitement. I was most scared that my Gramma would be very upset with the situation.
This Moment
“A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.” {joining Soule Mama today} If you’re inspired to follow along, please leave a link to your moment in the comments!
Celebrating Halloween Mindfully :: Treats
We’ve talked to more than a few families with feelings around halloween similar to our own – while we aren’t fans of the sugar and consumerism, we are in love with the community spirit that this holiday brings. So, how can we celebrate halloween mindfully? Our family has tried a few things over the… Continue reading Celebrating Halloween Mindfully :: Treats
Preserving the Harvest :: Simple Frozen Soup Packs
A few years ago, as I stared at mounds of produce from the garden and farmers’ market, mentally preparing myself for the work of making pot after pot of soup to freeze for the winter, my husband asked why I was going to actually cook all the soup then, rather than just freeze the ingredients.… Continue reading Preserving the Harvest :: Simple Frozen Soup Packs
This Moment
“A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.” {joining Soule Mama today} If you’re inspired to follow along, please leave a link to your moment in the comments!
Tiny Peasant Pantry :: Lemon Balm Iced Tea
Over in these parts we are simply loving the Herb Fairies course, offered by Learning Herbs. For the past month, we’ve been immersed in learning about Lemon Balm through story, art, and in the kitchen. The Lemon Balm Iced Tea was a huge hit with the kids and adults alike. I love that this plant… Continue reading Tiny Peasant Pantry :: Lemon Balm Iced Tea