Being Still

I am the kind of person who always has to be doing something. I find it very difficult to just sit. Yet sometimes I think the simplest restorative measure to take in a life that is busy and full is just to be still. Today I sat with my children and we listened to the...
Homemade Bread Baking 101

Homemade Bread Baking 101

I have been grinding grain and making whole wheat bread for 15 years and throughout the years I have learned many, many lessons. I believe these tips will work for bread no matter whether you use freshly ground flour or store bought flour but the comment I get over...
Putting things up

Putting things up

I did not grow up with the concept of preserving food, although my mother canned jams and applesauce with her grandmother. The idea of preserving food while it’s in season appeals to me not just because of tradition but because of health and stewardship. First,...

Another homemade bread baking reference

I recently found the Half-Baked Beauties blog, which is written by a group of women who are baking their way through a bread cookbook. We’re hoping to have some posts soon with lots of pictures about bread baking steps, but you might also enjoy learning from...