It's nearly midnight and I can't help but wonder where in the world my day has gone. I have put in easily a 12 hour day on one single task and my house is a disaster, the laundry barely caught up, and we had frozen pizza and green beans for supper. And the green beans were just an afterthought since one of my jars didn't seal for me earlier today. I sometimes find myself forgetting how much ... Read More about Food For Thought: Canning
Our Big Changes
This summer has been the craziest one yet. With our little man spending the end of spring in the NICU and then clearing out our entire tree line behind our house to make room for a new building. We are beef farmers, in case you forgot. And up until this year we have strictly kept our cattle outside in feed lots and our breeding cows in the pasture. Which is what most farmers in our area ... Read More about Our Big Changes
“Officially” Feeling Like A South Dakotan
I haven't always called South Dakota home. But, I am so happy that I do now. Even though the winters are often brutal for me. And long. And the cold is, well, so cold. It's still an absolutely beautiful place to call home. I love it here. Things are slower paced, quieter, and I feel an overall sense of happiness in everyday life. Don't get me wrong, I miss Indiana. But, I am pretty sure it's ... Read More about “Officially” Feeling Like A South Dakotan
Freezing Creamed Corn
The very first sweet corn season that I lived here in South Dakota my mother in law showed me how to freeze sweet corn. And it is something that I have appreciated ever since. And the really nice thing is that it doesn't take a lot of "tools" to do it. You don't need a canner. You just need a few big pots, a sink full of ice, a knife, and some ziplock bags. If you haven't done it before, check out ... Read More about Freezing Creamed Corn
Canning Peaches
Canning and freezing is something I feel like I am still navigating the waters on. But, canning is starting to come easier and easier to me every year. I finally have a few of my favorite canning recipes that I use every year. And I feel confident with my canners to even try new things. This year I decided to try peaches. I was a little worried at first with canning fruits- but I bucked up and ... Read More about Canning Peaches