Cast iron is one of the best pan choices you can make when cooking. There are a few things to take into consideration when cooking with cast iron and the best oil for cast iron cooking is one of them! Many moons ago, I received my grandmother’s cast iron skillets from decades ago. I was…
Vertical shiplap is a great way to add character and charm to your kitchen. Today, I’m going to show you how to install vertical shiplap in your kitchen and tips for making it secure and long lasting. When we moved into this home, the kitchen was the one area (besides updating the walls to the…
If you are looking for a perfect pancake recipe that tastes more like a dessert treat, you will love this fresh and rich sweet cream pancake recipe. Pancakes are a staple breakfast in our house. They are delicious and use simple ingredients, which is a plus in my book! When my kids wake up on…
What is home management, exactly, and how does it impact the life of the homemaker? This is a question you I will be breaking down in this post. For centuries, homemakers had to tend to the ground, tend to the home, and tend to the hearts of those within the home. Though life was full…
There’s nothing quite like a delicious pancake that tastes more like a donut because of the perfectly cooked outside and fluffy inside. That only happens when you cook your pancakes with the perfect pan. Today, I’m going to share tips on how to make a pancake on cast iron. There are very few tools in…
When the weather turns cold, my drinks turn hot and my tea is no different. Come the afternoons and evenings, when I need a warm drink I pour a cup of tea. Today, I am going to share how to clean an electric kettle so you can enjoy yummy tea. Winter is such a cozy…
Countertops are a huge investment, especially when you are going with something like quartz. It is important to know the tips and tricks for your quartz and how to clean your quartz countertops. Several years ago, we added a row of cabinets and countertops to an alcove in our dining room. When I was looking…
Winter is a restful time where we turn into our homes for a season, but it is also a long season and, for some people, a very gray stretch of the year. I am going to share 13 tips to get through the winter as a homemaker. Here you are, the festive Christmas season is…
Cast iron has been a cooking pan that has been touted for generations, and for good reason. The flavors and sear that you get with this type of pan can’t be rivaled. So, how do you use cast iron if you have an induction stove? We’ve all heard of families who grew up eating off…