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How to Make Wooden Seed Starting Boxes for Healthier Gardening
Wooden seed starting boxes make for a beautiful, more natural setting for tiny seedlings. They’re plastic-free for a healthier start to life and they’ll last a lifetime with this traditional Japanese wood preservation method called Shou Sugi Ban. It’s an old-fashioned technique that’s fun and practical and full of rustic farmhouse charm.
How to Make Peach Lavender Jam From Scratch (Easy Canning)
Peach lavender jam pairs fresh juicy peaches with a subtle herbal note of lavender for a unique culinary pairing. The balanced flavors offer a sophisticated twist to breakfast toast, ice cream and so much more! And in true Americana fashion, it’s perfect for gifting too.
How to Make Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Maple Syrup
Old-fashioned peach cobbler features ripe juicy peaches, maple syrup and garden fresh rosemary for a perfect late summer dessert. Topped with a tender biscuit-like dough, it’s lightly sweetened for a healthier treat. Add in a touch of zesty lemon and the summertime flavors shine bright!
Homemade Sauerkraut in a Small Batch for Better Gut Health
Homemade sauerkraut is a refreshingly tangy side dish that tastes delicious and naturally offers probiotic benefits for better health. Unlike it’s store-bought counterpart, it’s an easy old-fashioned ferment with a crunchy texture and all the live active cultures intact. Introduce your family to homemade sauerkraut with this simple small-batch recipe and take mealtime flavors to the next level!
Fermented Garlic | A Simple How-to Guide with 2 Techniques
Fermented garlic is easy to make and bursts with amazing savory flavor. With a subtler profile than fresh cloves, it’s perfect for all your cooking needs and its probiotic nature adds a healthier touch to your meals. It stores long-term and ensures no beautiful bulb of garlic goes to waste!
How to Make the Best Mini Sourdough Door County Cherry Pies
Sourdough Door County cherry pies are a quintessential Wisconsin dessert that look as beautiful as they taste. Made with locally grown cherries, the filling is sweetened with honey and wrapped in a tender and cheesy sourdough crust. It’s a delicious healthier twist on a Wisconsin-style Americana classic!
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