Homestyle 16 Bean and Ham Soup
Ham and Bean Soup Recipe On a chilly winter day, there is nothing as comforting as a simmering pot of ham and bean soup on the stove. A ham hock, dried beans, chopped vegetables, and a few seasonings make this homestyle comfort food one of my families favorites....
Homemade Chocolate Roll
I stepped out of my baking comfort zone! I tend to get in a rut when it comes to baking. I have tried and true recipes that my family loves and rarely venture too far from them. This week I decided I was going to try something new. I pulled out my new favorite...
Banana Tea Bread – A Mennonite Recipe
A cup of tea and something sweet is a perfect combination for a chilly winter night. When I feel like baking something old fashion, I head straight to my Mennonite Community Cookbook! The history and homestyle cooking are apparent on every page of my favorite...
Homemade Bakery Fresh Sandwich Rolls
Nothing beats the smell of homemade sandwich rolls baking in the oven. These hearty homemade sandwich rolls are becoming a staple for my family! We are loving them for any kind of sandwich, but they work the best for homemade sloppy joes and hamburgers. ...
Meringue Recipe & Easy How to Instructions
I have to admit I have struggled over the years with making the perfect meringue. Either it was too runny, too grainy or just a big flop! After my last failure I did some research, called my mother for advice and was determined to overcome my fear of...
Hidden away in the Upstate of South Carolina is a little farm where we call home. Surrounded by century-old pecan and oak trees, we live on a 120-year-old homestead. By the grace of God, we were called to restore this 1890 farmhouse along with its barns, gardens and long-forgotten cotton field to its original working farm. Dedicating ourselves to reusing, recycling and making do we are living a very simple life building our backyard farm.