You will love this easy and versatile tallow balm recipe. Healing and nourishing, it will become your new favorite skincare product! Tallow balm is a simple yet effective skincare product that people have been using for centuries to moisturize and nourish the skin. As an urban homesteader, I always need something soothing and nourishing for…
You will love this delicious split pea soup. This German comfort food is hearty, healthy, and inexpensive to make! If you’re looking for a hearty and satisfying soup that’s both delicious and nutritious, look no further than German split pea soup! Growing up in Germany, I remember this soup mostly from county fairs, horse shows,…
This step-by-step tutorial teaches you how to sew a reversible cross-back apron. Just pick your 2 favorite fabrics and start sewing! Have you been wanting to make a reversible apron? Well, for a long time, I had been wanting to make one myself. With my super popular cross-over apron, I thought it would be so…
If you are new to sourdough or have been frustrated by it, you might like to learn about these 9 sourdough secrets and myths. In this article, I am sharing my top 9 sourdough secrets and myths that might keep you from enjoying sourdough and baking better breads. Some of what I am going to…
This Hungarian beef goulash is so easy to make with very simple ingredients. You will love this hearty winter comfort food. As a kid growing up in Germany, Hungarian beef goulash was one of my favorite meals. I would actually ask my mom to make it often. I do remember that she would also call…
Check out this list of the 17 best bread-baking tools that will definitely help you make and bake your best sourdough loaves. While none of them are absolutely necessary, people always ask me what the best bread-baking tools are. Humans have been baking for about 10,000 years and especially in the early days, I am…
You will love this rye sourdough bread recipe. You can use it to make a loaf of traditional dark rye bread or a lighter sourdough rye bread. Either way, it has a fantastic flavor! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read my full…
Delicious and hearty, braised kale is a staple side dish in Germany, especially during the winter months. This German-style kale recipe comes together really easily and pairs well with almost any protein. This recipe was first published in January 2023. It has been updated with additional information and helpful recipe tips. Whether you have had…
Rotkohl is a traditional German cabbage dish with a delicious sweet and sour flavor. I am very excited to share my family’s braised red cabbage recipe with you! What is Rotkohl? Depending on the region and how the dish is prepared, Germans know this dish as Rotkohl, Blaukohl or Blaukraut. The red cabbage has a…
Check out these handmade Christmas gifts. Most of them are quick and easy projects that you can give to loved ones! Are you looking for handmade Christmas gifts – that you can still make before Christmas? I don’t know about you but in my family and circle of friends, people tend to have exactly what…