Tag: Homemade
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Amish Friendship Bread Starter
I first met Amish Friendship Bread in the early 90’s, long before I knew anything about yeast or fermentation. My mom had a zip lock bag sitting on the counter — pale batter with little bubbles and sharpie instructions written directly on the bag. A friend had given it to her, she baked her loaves,…
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Pork, Kielbasa & Sauerkraut: A PA Dutch New Year’s Tradition
Growing up in PA (It is not called Pennsylvania – it is called PA) — certain foods weren’t optional. Pork, kielbasa, and sauerkraut weren’t just something you made when the weather turned cold – It was THE New Year’s Day meal. The kind of meal that meant something, whether anyone explained it out loud or…
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Momma’s Homemade Freezer Meatballs
A simple, reliable recipe for batch cooking, freezing, and easy weeknight dinners. Little by little, we’re working toward the dream of having a little home in the woods — a place with a garden, chickens, goats …and so much more. We’re not there yet, but we’re taking small steps every month to get closer. In…