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{We Still Wear Mittens in March}

26 Mar

I may have used the #westillwearmittensinmarch hashtag in recent posts on Instagram and Facebook more than once lately because it is true! When I say we wear wool year-round in my Etsy profile, I am not exaggerating, and in March -- in northern Wisconsin near Lake Superior -- it is still winter. Or ... Read More about {We Still Wear Mittens in March}

{How To} Season and Care for Cast Iron

At Home· family· food allergies· how to

4 Mar

Cast iron pans can be the champion workhorse of any kitchen, and have been for generations. Perfect for searing, sautéing and even baking, they can go from oven to table with ease and vintage charm -- pioneer chic in the modern day! With the advent of non-stick coatings on cookware, cast iron ... Read More about {How To} Season and Care for Cast Iron

{Gluten Free} Basic Béchamel White Sauce

At Home· family· food allergies· recipes

25 Feb

For the past 10 years or so, one or more of my kids has eaten gluten free. There is no celiac disease or true gluten allergy among us, but the signs of intolerance are there and I have happier kids when they avoid it. One of the most useful recipes in our household as we made and maintain ... Read More about {Gluten Free} Basic Béchamel White Sauce

{Why Swatch?} What Finally Convinced Me + How Needles and Fiber Content Affect Gauge

At Home· craft· organization

20 Feb

{To Swatch or Not to Swatch} Swatching (knitting a sample square) when beginning a new project is just a waste of time and momentum when the urge to start a new project strikes. Or so I used to think. Who wants to cast on and knit X number of stitches by X number of rows on size X ... Read More about {Why Swatch?} What Finally Convinced Me + How Needles and Fiber Content Affect Gauge

{Homemade Chicken Broth}

family· recipes

1 Feb

{The Man Cold} We don't get sick very often, but there was a serious case of Man Cold around here this past weekend. We all know that chicken soup is good for colds and illnesses, but it can be expensive or you might not have any when sickness strikes. I wanted to tell you how easy it is to make ... Read More about {Homemade Chicken Broth}