Easy Sourdough Discard Crackers The first time yeast disappeared from grocery shelves, I stared at my dwindling stash like it was buried treasure. That’s when Jill Winger’s “simple sourdough crackers” (page 179 of The Prairie Homestead Cookbook) rode in like a Kentucky cavalry charge and saved the day. Three days into nurturing my very first starter—still…
Fresh Corn Skillet Cornbread (Gritted Cornbread) If you grew up anywhere near the Appalachian foothills, summer suppers weren’t complete without a bubbling cast‑iron skillet of what the old‑timers called “gritted bread.” My 101‑year‑young mom still swears by it—no boxed mix, no fancy gadget, just farm‑fresh ears of corn grated straight off the cob, a splash…
Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies – Soft & Chewy The aroma of old fashioned gingerbread cookies drifting through the kitchen is my earliest Christmas memory. Mom—now an amazing 101‑and‑a‑half years young—still rolls the sticky dough across wax paper, dusting it with flour while humming Bing Crosby. Last week she invited me over, pressed a well‑worn recipe…
1234 Cake – Old‑Fashioned Butter Cake Recipe If cakes could talk, the 1234 cake would spin stories from the 1920s: 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups flour, 4 eggs—easy enough to memorize before measuring cups were common. My friend’s grandmother baked it for barn dances, and today it’s still my go‑to when I want fuss‑free decadence. Grab…
Southern Salmon Patties (Mom’s Crispy Weeknight Favorite!) The unmistakable sizzle of southern salmon patties hitting hot oil takes me right back to my childhood kitchen, where Mom kept an ever‑ready can of pink salmon nestled beside the cast‑iron skillet. On biscuit‑making evenings, she’d pinch off patty after patty, humming to Patsy Cline while the smell…
Crockpot Chicken Noodles (the Coziest Slow-Cooker Comfort!) If there’s a dish that can shoo away a gray Tuesday faster than my boys can yell “Mom, what’s for dinner?” it’s a steamy crock of chicken and noodles. One whiff of thyme-infused broth drifting through the house and you’re suddenly back in your grandmother’s kitchen, swinging your…
Homemade Fruitcake Recipe – Step-by-Step with Photos & Tradition If you’ve ever read Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory, you’ll know why homemade fruitcake holds a special place in so many hearts. I fell in love with the ritual of fruitcake—the zest, the soaking, the careful wrapping—decades ago, inspired by that book and the loving tradition…
Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe with Bourbon (Old-Fashioned, Peppermint & Lemon!) If you’ve ever wanted a truly comforting homemade cough syrup recipe with bourbon, you’re in for a treat—and maybe a bit of nostalgia too. This cozy concoction comes straight from old family kitchens, where a jar of syrup sat in the cupboard all winter, ready…
Scottish Shortbread Recipe – Classic, Buttery & Easy If you’ve been searching for the perfect Scottish shortbread recipe—the kind that’s buttery, crumbly, and melts in your mouth just like Grandma’s—you’re in the right place! This recipe uses just three simple ingredients for that classic Scottish shortbread flavor. Whether you’re baking for the holidays or just…
Sourdough Bread Recipe: Classic, Cozy & Easy for Home Bakers If there’s one recipe that feels like a warm hug from generations past, it’s homemade sourdough bread. Whether you grew up with a flour-dusted kitchen table or you’re just learning the magic of “feeding the starter,” this sourdough bread recipe will bring back those memories…
