Harvest Recipes ~ Spiced Plum Sauce
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Harvest Recipes ~ Spiced Plum Sauce

In the fall, when fruit trees like plums and apples are plentiful, I am always looking for really good recipes to preserve the abundance of the harvest. If you have a dark plum or I’ve heard them being called an Italian plum tree know someone who does, this is a really fantastic sauce to make…

The Best Homemade Warm and Cold Apple Drinks for Fall
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The Best Homemade Warm and Cold Apple Drinks for Fall

Fall time is just so full of rich colours and flavours. Who doesn’t love cozying up to a bonfire in the fall with some nice warm mittens and a nice warm spicy fruity drink? The taste of apple is certainly a favourite fall flavour in our home, and if you were to come over for…

Fall Homestead Chores List
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Fall Homestead Chores List

It’s October already? Oh boy, I guess that means it’s time for Fall Homestead chores! I wish I could say I was really organized and had lists and things but that’s just not going to happen this year. Our homestead is based in the southeastern part of British Columbia, Canada and although we don’t see…

Turning Everyday Dinners into Spooky Halloween Meals
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Turning Everyday Dinners into Spooky Halloween Meals

When it comes to holidays, the family cook may feel frustrated because they feel they are in a rut. They want to offer their family something different but may not be able to come up with ideas. These fun meals make really great Halloween party food on a budget. Consider turning everyday dinners into spooky…

4 Ways to Use Pumpkin Spice in Your Adult Fall Drink Recipes
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4 Ways to Use Pumpkin Spice in Your Adult Fall Drink Recipes

Are you a pumpkin spice fan like me? Do you go home after work in the fall, get all cozy, curl up with a book and a cup of something pumpkin spice flavoured to get the best cozy feels this time of year? May add a dash of alcohol to really give it some pep! I…

How to Dehydrate Apple Slices
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How to Dehydrate Apple Slices

What are the first fruits you think of when you think of fall? Apples, right? Apples are so amazingly versatile there are so many ways to store them including dehydrating, canning, freeze drying and freezing. One of our favourite and easiest ways to preserve apples in the fall is to dehydrate apple slices both plain and…

How To Enjoy Peace and Comfort in your home and homestead with Hygge
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How To Enjoy Peace and Comfort in your home and homestead with Hygge

Hygge is a wonderful practice that can be done any time of the year, though people often focus on it in the fall and winter months when the weather is cooler, it is darker outside, and the need for comfort and coziness becomes a priority (and the bulk of the homesteading activities calm down in…

Easy One-Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Honey Dijon Applesauce ~ Recipe
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Easy One-Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Honey Dijon Applesauce ~ Recipe

Don’t you just love an easy recipe that uses only one pan and is simply delectable? How about we add all that to the fact this recipe uses abundant fall harvest ingredients like apples and pork and fresh herbs? If this sounds like something that would tickle your taste buds, then please enjoy this One-Skillet…