There's something about the cold days of winter that beg for a hot bowl of chili. Only problem is that I've never been a huge fan of chili. I love a tasty soup or hearty stew but chili...not so much. It helps to add a big hunk of Sweet Yankee Cornbread but usually I'll just eat the cornbread and leave the chili for someone else. Since the rest of my family loves chili I've tried lots of recipes searching to find one we could all enjoy. Turns out, ... Read More
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Not long ago a friend asked me what she could do with the leftover citric acid she had from making the Bath Fizzies she had given as Christmas gifts. She was already a big fan of my Homemade Laundry Detergent so I knew she had all the things she needed to make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent. Just like my other Cleaning Cabinet Makeover products, this DIY Dishwasher Detergent is cheap, easy and surprisingly effective. I have come to learn ... Read More
What Is Oil Pulling…And Why Should I Do It?
It has become apparent to my friends and family that I love oil. Well, certain kinds of oil anyway like coconut, avocado and olive. These healthy oils have a long history of medicinal use in most countries but not so much here in the good ol' U.S. of A. I am always finding new uses for these oils and one of the stranger ones is oil pulling. What is oil pulling, you ask? Well stick around for a minute, my friend, and I will not only tell you what ... Read More
How To Make Sausage Gravy
Even though biscuits and sausage gravy are about as Southern as you can get, I actually learned how to make this family favorite from a Californian. That Californian would be my sweet husband and since he pretty much taught me how to cook, I guess it comes as no surprise. After all, he does have a few (very few) Southern roots, which may be why he says my Sweet Yankee Cornbread is not "real" cornbread. Whatever! Anyway, what did come as a ... Read More
How To Make Your Own SauerKraut
The New Year always brings new resolutions and they often have something to do with food. Usually it's resolutions about what not to eat. But I believe you should think less about what you shouldn't eat and more about what you should, so one of my resolutions this year is to eat more fermented foods. I keep reading about how healthy they are. We try to avoid overly processed food around here so that means learning the art of fermenting at home. ... Read More
Fabulous Sleep Salve
The Sandman and I have not always been friends. I'm guessing he's probably not your BFF either. Oh sure, some days he'll sit next to you on the school bus or stop by your locker before the bell rings just to chat. But other days he acts like he has no idea who you are or laughs at you while he walks by with his friends. Yep, I know how you feel and I have a solution. I've been using this Fabulous Sleep Salve for a while now and not only does it ... Read More
Beyond Basics With Natural Yeast– Book Review
Come in close dear reader, I have a secret to tell you. I'm afraid of yeast. Ssshhh, please don't tell. I know that with a name like Fabulous Farm Girl people think I spend my days feeding chickens, whipping up homemade beef broth and baking loaves of whole-grain bread. Okay, the first two are true but the third one is my dirty little secret. I've never made bread from scratch because I'm afraid of those tiny micro-organisms called yeast. They're ... Read More
Mulled Cider With Essential Oils
When the weather outside is frightful there's nothing better to warm yourself than with a delicious cup of mulled cider made with essential oils. You heard me right--Mulled Cider With Essential Oils are like Christmas in a cup and so much more flavorful than any prepackaged mix from the store. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! The problem with the spices in most American cupboards is that they are old. After a year, ground ... Read More
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