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Microwave Bread Pudding

June 24, 2019 by hsotr

Microwave Bread Pudding

You know what they say—waste not, want not. And what more delicious application of this proverb is there than bread pudding? This super-easy recipe, adapted from a Betty Crocker cookbook, is a family favorite and an excellent way to keep those bread heels and halves from going to waste. If you make your own homemade […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Food, Recipes, Stewardship

Food Preservation

June 15, 2017 by hsotr

Food Preservation

A great resource for the dedicated home canner, with plenty of other information for those looking for simple but safe ways to preserve the harvest.

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Food, Fruit, Health & Fitness, Legal, Links, Recipes, Vegetables

The World of Little House

August 18, 2016 by hsotr

The World of Little House

What child doesn’t love Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books? Now they can see firsthand what it might have been like to live in Laura’s time! The World of Little House by Carolyn Strom Collins and Christine Wyss Eriksson introduces the people and places of the Little House series in a fun, child-friendly format.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Books, Crafts, Family, History, Recipes

Rhubarb Custard Pie

June 15, 2015 by hsotr

Rhubarb Custard Pie

Rhubarb is one of the first offerings of the garden each spring. What a great way to start the growing season!

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Food, Recipes, Vegetables

Versatile Veggie Dip

April 21, 2015 by hsotr

Versatile Veggie Dip

As the first radishes start to come in, you may be looking for a simple way to enjoy the fresh goodness of raw vegetables. Try this easy dip. You can whip it up in less than five minutes, the recipe is easily adjusted to make large or small batches, and the use of salad dressing […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Food, Recipes, Vegetables

Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats

January 8, 2015 by hsotr

Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats

Are you considering getting a dairy goat?  Before you get started, you might want to read this handy guide from Storey Publishing. Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats by Jerry Belanger and Sara Thomson Bredesen covers all the basics: Breeds. Purchasing goats. Housing. Fencing. Feeding. Grooming. Health. Breeding. Milking. Keeping records. Along the way, you […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Animal Health, Books, Breeding, Dairy, Fencing, Goats, Livestock, Nutrition, Recipes

Sweet Potato Casserole

December 9, 2014 by hsotr

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole is a Christmas favorite. When you grow your own sweet potatoes, it’s particularly fun. A fertile garden soil and ample moisture during the growing season ensures spectacular results. Sometimes you can manage to grow a sweet potato that is big enough to supply the entire casserole single-handedly! Seriously! Ingredients 2 pounds sweet […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Food, Holidays, Recipes, Vegetables

The Christian Kids’ Gardening Guide

November 13, 2014 by hsotr

The Christian Kids' Gardening Guide

Looking for a gift idea for a young gardener? Here’s a book that may spark an interest. Practical but inviting, The Christian Kids’ Gardening Guide by Rebecca Park Totilo makes the gardening process fun and simple. Besides discussing the basics of planning, planting, and caring for plants, this book offers projects galore: Make seed tape. […]

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Books, Composting, Faith, Family, Herbs, How-To, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Recipes, Small-Scale Farming, Vegetables

The Backyard Bird Feeder’s Bible

September 4, 2014 by hsotr

The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible

Since fall migration is picking up, some of you may be looking for ways to attract new birds to your yard. Here’s a friendly book that will give you some ideas.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Birdwatching, Books, Fruit, How-To, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Recipes

Shortcake

June 10, 2014 by hsotr

Shortcake

Shortcake is very versatile. You can have it as a dessert, a breakfast, or even as a side dish at dinner.

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Food, Fruit, Recipes

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