I used to hate the month of August because I always associated it with the dreaded time of the end of the summer and going back to school. When I think of August now, though, I think of harvest time. And food! All of the beautiful, colorful summer bounty that is so abundant in… Continue reading Favorite Things From August
Old-Fashioned Friday #31
Welcome back to another week of Old-Fashioned Friday! Old-Fashioned Friday is a weekly gathering place for bloggers to share their ideas, tips, discoveries, etc. about real food, natural health, and old-fashioned living. Just like the quilting bees and front-porch gatherings of the “good old days,” Old-Fashioned Friday is a spot for bloggers and… Continue reading Old-Fashioned Friday #31
Why and How to Dry Your Own Herbs
If you’ve ever taken a tour through an old historic house, chances are that you’ve probably seen bundles of herbs hanging from ceiling beams in the kitchen. In earlier centuries, it was very common for houses to have some sort of kitchen garden, even if it was a small one, and these gardens almost always… Continue reading Why and How to Dry Your Own Herbs
Old-Fashioned Friday #30
Welcome back to another week of Old-Fashioned Friday! Old-Fashioned Friday is a weekly gathering place for bloggers to share their ideas, tips, discoveries, etc. about real food, natural health, and old-fashioned living. Just like the quilting bees and front-porch gatherings of the “good old days,” Old-Fashioned Friday is a spot for bloggers and readers to… Continue reading Old-Fashioned Friday #30
Traditional Shoo Fly Pie Recipe
Part pie, part coffee cake, and absolutely delicious. If you’ve ever been in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, chances are you’ve probably had a slice of Shoo Fly Pie (or more than one!) On my most recent trip through Lancaster, I sampled Shoo Fly Pie at two different smorgasbords. Both slices were delicious, but I found… Continue reading Traditional Shoo Fly Pie Recipe
Old-Fashioned Friday #29
Welcome back to another week of Old-Fashioned Friday! Old-Fashioned Friday is a weekly gathering place for bloggers to share their ideas, tips, discoveries, etc. about real food, natural health, and old-fashioned living. Just like the quilting bees and front-porch gatherings of the “good old days,” Old-Fashioned Friday is a spot for bloggers and readers to… Continue reading Old-Fashioned Friday #29
How to Eat Healthy on Vacation
Vacation. Whether you’re new to the world of real food or not, chances are that the first thing you think of when you hear that word is “What on earth am I going to eat?!” It’s pretty hard to go from avoiding foods with artificial flavors, preservatives, etc. to suddenly eating those foods at every… Continue reading How to Eat Healthy on Vacation