Magic Custard Cake
Not too long ago while perusing Facebook I happened to notice a super moist and totally unique cake that someone had made and shared in a cake and baking group. I knew I HAD to make this cake. With...
View ArticleDIY Glass Spray-Bottle for Homemade Cleaners
A little while ago I decided I wanted to try my hand and making my own natural cleaners. Looking for necessary supplies gave me sticker shock, $10 for this Empty Glass Spray Bottle??? No thanks, I...
View ArticleAll-Natural Glass Cleaner
I’ll be honest keeping my house clean is a full-time job, which means I am exposed to a ton of different chemicals on a daily basis so few months ago I started moving away from conventional cleaners...
View ArticleHomemade Grout Cleaner
Oh boy, do I have an awesome Homemade Cleaner for you guys today! It is a little crazy how excited I am about this homemade solution, but let me tell you I think I have tried every bathroom cleaner on...
View ArticleNew Store in Palmyra: Farm House Fabulous
I love to share an inside scoop on fabulous local finds, and I am very excited to introduce you to a brand new local store that I know you are going to love! Just opened yesterday, Farm House Fabulous...
View ArticleRhubarb Orange Jam
I haven’t posted many recipes lately, honestly I have looked forward to cooking with seasonal, local ingredients so much nothing else has really inspired the process of creating an entire blog post....
View ArticleConnect with Home in the Finger Lakes
It’s been pretty busy here lately, we are in the middle of calving and planting on the farm and there are a ton of end of school year activities going on for the kids that are keeping me busy. Because...
View ArticleSoft & Chewy Muesli Breakfast Bars
I have a healthy and delicious breakfast bar recipe for you guys this morning! And I know how hectic mornings can be so these bars can be made in advance and frozen. Soft and Chewy Muesli bars are...
View ArticlePaige Pirkle with Sew Fancy Embroidery
Today I am really excited to introduce you to one of my friends, Paige Pirkle and her awesome custom embroidery business Sew Fancy Embroidery. Paige is a hard-working farm girl, and kind of new to the...
View ArticleRoasted Red Pepper Artichoke Bruschetta
Mezzetta Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Bruschetta for effortless summer entertaining School will be ending here soon and we will officially be in summer mode! I think we are all ready for a slower pace....
View ArticleRhubarb Barbecue Sauce
Thick and tangy, Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce outstanding on chicken or pork I think rhubarb season is winding down, but I want to share this Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce with you just in case you have some you...
View ArticleOld Fashioned Strawberry Preserves
Does anyone else do a happy dance when you see fresh strawberries are finally available at local farm stands and farmers markets? Because the strawberry season is over in the blink of an eye, I...
View ArticleUpstate New York Summer Food Bucket List
Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the weather and eat some really good Upstate New York food. To help you really get a taste of summertime in Upstate New York, I have put together my list of Upstate...
View Article3 Super Easy Ways to Freeze Fresh Strawberries
So, I was told that this is the last weekend for strawberries. I hate when strawberry season ends, but we have taken full advantage of the season, we have made preserves and eaten a ton fresh, but I...
View ArticleFinding Sour cherries in the Finger Lakes Area
Sour or “pie” cherries, are tart in flavor and bright red in color, and as far as I am concerned worth their weight in gold. Sour cherries have an incredibly short season, and it can be hard to get...
View ArticleStrawberry Rhubarb Pie
I couldn’t let strawberry season slip by without making a strawberry rhubarb pie, and honestly I had intended to share this recipe sooner but it got kind of crazy around here. But, if you still have...
View ArticleSummer at Last: Making Hay while the sun shines
“Making hay while the sun shines,” is an old traditional phrase, basically it is a reminder to make good use of your time or make the most of an opportunity while you have the chance. There is no set...
View ArticleBlackberry Pie
My sister-in-law has quite a few raspberry and blackberry plants in her backyard, and the blackberry bushes exploded with berries while she was on vacation, the day she got home she called us and...
View ArticleSmall Batch Blackberry Jam
I am really starting to appreciate small batch jam making. We are just too busy lately for me to be able to devote an entire day to jam making and canning, and honestly while it is nice to have a...
View ArticleZucchini Bread
How is your garden doing? Our zucchini are nowhere near producing like they have been in previous years. I think the rain disrupted the setting of the blossoms, because we have big beautiful plants,...
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