When I first started learning about fresh milled flour, I quickly realized that the grain mill wasn’t the only thing that would help me succeed. While the mill is obviously the heart of the process, there are several other tools and habits that have made fresh milled flour much more practical in everyday life. One…
As August arrives, many families find themselves preparing for a new season. School supplies begin filling shopping carts, calendars start filling up, and routines that may have relaxed over the summer slowly begin returning. Whether your children attend public school, private school, or homeschool, the transition back into learning often comes with a mixture of…
If you’ve been looking for a dependable sourdough sandwich bread made with fresh milled flour, I have one that I keep coming back to again and again. I don’t often dedicate an entire post to someone else’s recipe, but this loaf has earned it. After making it multiple times in my own kitchen, it has…
There are certain seasons of life that seem to move at a pace all their own. The alarm clock goes off before the sun comes up, lunches have to be packed, laundry piles up, children need attention, work demands your focus, dinner has to make its way to the table, and before you know it,…
When I first started learning about fresh milled flour, I assumed I would naturally continue doing what I already loved: sourdough. After all, sourdough was what sparked my interest in baking in the first place. While I’ve been cooking for my family for many years, baking is something I’ve grown into over the last several…
There is something about summer evenings on the porch that feels slower in the best kind of way. The kids are winding down after playing outside, conversations stretch a little longer, and everyone tries to enjoy those last few moments before the day finally settles in for the night. Unfortunately, mosquitoes usually decide to show…
Some recipes become family favorites because they’re special. Others earn a permanent place in the meal rotation because they make life easier. This crack chicken recipe falls into the second category. Whether it’s a school night, a church night, or simply one of those days when life feels especially busy, I love knowing dinner is…
There are some seasons of life that seem to pass quickly. We pray about something, God answers, and before long we’re standing on the other side looking back at His faithfulness. Those seasons are wonderful because they remind us how much God cares about the details of our lives and how involved He truly is…
Have you ever looked back and realized God was working in ways you couldn’t see at the time? That’s exactly how I feel as I sit down to write this post. Three years ago, I took what felt like a very small step. At the time, I had no idea where it would lead. I…
When people ask me about the best essential oils for homemakers, my answer is usually much simpler than they expect. You do not need dozens of oils lining your shelves to get started. In fact, there are a handful of oils that I reach for again and again in everyday life, whether I am freshening…
