Extras

Sometimes certain places do not have an exact home. On this blog, that would be the Extras category, where our extra topics go!

Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs

What is more frustrating that not being able to peel the eggs you recently boiled? Not much, in my opinion! I’ve tried many different methods and I have finally come up with Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs! Whether they were recently purchased eggs or freshly pulled out of the chicken coop, peeling hard boiled eggs…

How to Make a Sourdough Starter

How to Make a Sourdough Starter

Welcome to the wonderful world of sourdough! You must be here because you want to learn how to make a sourdough starter. Well, you’ve come to the right place! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Follow along as I…

Monster Energy Bites

Monster Energy Bites

These delightful monster energy bites are simple to make, full of energy-producing ingredients and will be enjoyed by the whole family! We like them to get through those long wrestling tournaments or just a quick healthier snack. These are no-cook, no-bake energy bites help bring quick energy or tamp down that hunger pang when you…

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Here is an easy way to replace your store bought, synthetic vanilla with homemade vanilla extract. It is pure goodness! It only takes 2 simple ingredients and time (and patience!) until you can enjoy it or gift it to your favorite bakers! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at…

Fermented Honey Garlic

Fermented Honey Garlic

Honey and garlic are common staples in many foods. Many people keep these in the kitchen regularly and eat them separately. Some people have begun mixing the two for an incredible combination of fermented goodness. Fermented honey garlic can be added to foods or taken alone as an immune booster. Cooking with Fermented Honey Garlic…

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Fall is my favorite time of year! The leaves, the cooler temps, sweatshirts, pumpkins, dressing my kids up for Halloween and PUMPKIN SEEDS! Roasting your own pumpkin seeds is a delicious and easy way to get more out of the pumpkins your kids carve! My kids love helping me roast the seeds from their pumpkins….

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

This simple to make, homemade taco seasoning is more flavorful than store bought! I started making homemade taco seasoning a few years ago when I was tired of buying the store bought packets and I wanted something that did not have all the preservatives and additives. I tried many different recipes, but I could not…