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…
An Old Fashioned Homemade Christmas
This year we decided to do an old fashioned homemade Christmas — a pioneer-style inspired Christmas complete with homemade gifts and simple good food. As I stood by the tree, filled with our homemade decorations, I gazed out the window and admired the beautiful sunset filled with colors of oranges, yellows and pinks peering through…
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…
