Eggs can be an affordable way to feed a family. The Pioneer farm often had chickens, which they used for their eggs, to butcher on occasion since chicken was considered a luxury, as well as eggs to sell to make money for their homestead. Chickens ran around the yard, eating grass and bugs along with…
Category: Recipes From Our Kitchen
Mom’s Homemade Fluffy Pancakes
Pioneers often started their morning with a hearty breakfast like pancakes which were simple to make. Pancakes could be made quickly in the morning, so everyone could get on with their busy day. Since bread took a while to make, it was preferred for dinner or supper instead of breakfast, so the women had all…
Homemade Pineapple Chicken
I get a lot of requests for my pineapple chicken recipe — it is not exactly an old homestead-type recipe, but my family loves all sorts of cuisines from around the world. It gives us a chance to learn about different cultures and their food (perfect for our homeschooling social studies unit) while tasting new…
Homemade Ginger Beef
Whenever we make homemade “Chinese” food, we always make this version of Ginger Beef — it is a little garlicky, a little gingery and super delicious! It is always well loved by anyone who tries it! Sure, it may not exactly be an old homestead-type recipe, but my family loves all sorts of cuisines from…
Snowball Bites
These old fashioned cookies are delicious and one we prepare every Christmas season! I have been enjoying these date bites since I was a child… that is a really long time! My family loves dates, and we incorporate date recipes throughout the year, plus dates taste great no matter how they are eaten! Dates have…
Homemade Eggnog
I used to always have store bought eggnog in my fridge — but I was the only one who drank it and my family hated the taste of it, and it often ended up down the drain! But I have the perfect solution if you are an eggnog lover but your family is not —…
Festive Energy Bites
I have been making these energy bites for 5 years now and we absolutely love them. Adding some red and green color coated chocolate candies helps to make these festive and a great addition to the holiday baking platter!! These are a no-bake (and no stove needed either, making these perfect for kids of all…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
I was first introduced to these delectable chocolate peanut butter balls when I was in elementary school, from our neighbor who loved to cook and bake. They were so well loved, my mom collected a few of her delicious recipes, like these chocolate peanut butter balls. Throughout the years, as I was growing up, we…
