Summer time means Burger Time! At our house, but also I think for most folks burgers are a true summer staple. When we make burgers at our place I always want them to be top notch. And these Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers do not disappoint!…

Don’t you just love a recipe that looks super fancy but is actually super easy to make? It’s like a magic trick! This Chocolate Tart is a great example of that. And as the weather warms it’s nice to have a recipe that doesn’t involve…

Steak Tartare can be a scary sounding meal, I get it. But with a little knowledge and safety precautions taken it can be a delightful, classy meal. I love it as a posh Sunday lunch (ideally on a long weekend) alongside a fruity glass of…

Butternut Squash Soup was the first soup I ever learned to make. Winter squash are such rewarding plants to grow, and they’re great storage crops. Butternut squash in particular are some of the veggies that last the farthest into the winter for us. So being…

Beef & Barley Soup is another total classic comfort food recipe. Filling, and warming, it also happens to be a great choice for a healthy winter soup. Since I’m always looking to make great meal prep worthy recipes this soup is great for lunches. It…

Leek & Potato Soup has become one of our homestead go-to recipes in the winter. Growing both leeks and potatoes throughout the summer, and storing them away allows for this ultra comfort food in the cold months. This soup is rich, and hearty; perfect for…

During the cold months of the year, soup is on a lot of people’s minds. A good rich soup that warms you to the core just isn’t the same without a high quality stock as it’s base. Beef stock can be made as easily as…

On the Eleventh day of Breadmas my Baker gave to me, Oat & Honey Bread! If you’re a fan of French toast then this is the bread for you. It’s ultra soft and fluffy, and absorbs everything very well. It’s also excellent fried into croutons!…

On the Eighth day of Breadmas my Baker gave to, Round Rye Bread! I’ve always loved rye bread. I think it’s the combo of the yeasty, breadiness with caraway. This recipe is based on the two best rye breads I’ve had; Traditional Swedish limpa bread,…

It’s been a long year. Everyone is tired and looking for reasons to be happy. All through the fall I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of something that will make this year stand out for a good reason instead of a bad one.…