The Campbell Soup Company first sold canned condensed tomato soup in 1895. A pantry staple long ago, it was affordable as America plunged headfirst into the Great Depression in the summer of 1929. The tomato spice cake came out of the extreme recipes created in that time period. The cake/bread required no eggs, milk, or… Continue reading Depression Era Recipes: Tomato Spice Cake
Author: Sarah
Seed Saving: Heirloom Bean Seeds We Grew in 2023 And Saved
One of the most important things you can do as a gardener and homesteader is to preserve open-pollinated/heirloom seeds that grew well for you. Keep growing them, but also share with others so they can keep these seeds going. One single bean seed can produce many, so even 6 to 8 shared seeds is huge.… Continue reading Seed Saving: Heirloom Bean Seeds We Grew in 2023 And Saved
Bread Machine Tomato Basil Bread
A savory big loaf of bread is perfect for pairing with warming soups. We paired the tomato basil bread with beef tips and mushrooms cooked in an InstaPot. It was great on a cool Spring evening. The boys said the flavor of this bread reminded them of spaghetti sauce. I think it'd also be great… Continue reading Bread Machine Tomato Basil Bread
Welcome Spring!
Welcome to Spring 2024! This last week was pleasantly warm and dry, and everything has started to bloom. It's getting so pretty. We passed 12 hours of daylight this week, which makes it Spring here in the PNW. Plants, animals, and humans react to the growing light and waken. I know for me, it has… Continue reading Welcome Spring!
Bread Machine Cornmeal Cranberry Bread
Cranberries produce an interesting loaf of bread. Unlike raisins, the cranberries are tart enough to keep the loaf from being a sweet dessert bread. If you want dark brown bread, use molasses; use honey for a light-colored loaf. We used molasses because of its deep flavor. Bread Machine Cornmeal Cranberry Bread Ingredients: 1 cup +… Continue reading Bread Machine Cornmeal Cranberry Bread