I have noticed that some people always pre-wash quilt fabric, but others refuse to pre-wash. What do you prefer to do? Haven’t made up your mind yet? I’ll explore the pros and cons of each, and then walk you through steps of pre-washing your quilt fabric. Pros of Pre-Washing Quilt Fabric Pre-washing will: Pre-shrink the […]
How to Pre-Wash Quilt Fabric (and Whether You Should)
Cooking and Baking Favorites
Some favorite recipes that I want to share with my church group: sourdough focaccia, crispy cheesy pan pizza, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
I Have Lyme Disease – Diagnosing Chronic Pain
After 20+ years of dealing with unknown chronic pain, I visited a specialist who could give me answers: I have Lyme disease.
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
These Yukon Gold mashed potatoes are a big hit at my house. There are actually cheers when my family finds out we’re having mashed potatoes for dinner… they usually enjoy the potatoes more than our main dish!
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti is one of my ultimate comfort foods: a sweet and spicy tomato sauce with meat and noodles. This recipe has some family history to it, too.
Chicken Noodle Soup
This is a classic chicken noodle soup recipe. It is perfect for a cold winter day, when your family has the sniffles, or when you just want to eat something comforting.
How to Activate a Dried Sourdough Culture
Dried sourdough starter contains bacteria from a specific strain of sourdough. You can activate it at home, then maintain and bake with a starter full of history.
Lemony Sugar Cookies
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I saw heart-shaped sugar cookies at my favorite grocery store and wanted them! But the pack of 6 cookies was $8, and I thought I would save myself some money and make them (I had all the ingredients in my pantry and fridge). I mentioned seeing the store cookies […]
Tender Smoked Brisket
Beef brisket is a barbecue icon. It has a tendency to be dry, but it doesn’t have to be. If you follow this recipe, your brisket will the most tender, juicy brisket you’ll ever have. It will be the stuff of legend! There are three steps involved: a long sous vide water bath, a cool-down, […]
German Pancakes
Hot, fluffy, sweet German pancakes are perfect on a snowy Saturday morning. This breakfast recipe is so yummy, and it is perfect for when you want to make something but don’t have more than the normal staples on hand. German pancakes brown beautifully when baked in a cast-iron skillet, but if you don’t have one, […]