Author: Carmen Mbwana

Whipped Maple Cinnamon Butter

Whipped Maple Cinnamon Butter

This is a fun addition for homemade bread, a charcuterie board with bread, top waffles or pancakes, so many options. Whip up a batch and be sure to share with friends and family. While you can use any cinnamon, ceylon cinnamon is my favorite. It 

Cinnamon Swirl Sandwich Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Sandwich Bread

This is a quick yeast bread. It freezes well, so don’t be intimated by the amount of loaves it makes. Mini loaf pans can be found here. Please note, you will need to buy 2 sets of mini loaf pans. While these are not the 

The best Beef Stew

The best Beef Stew

When the weather is cold, a warm beef stew is so comforting. This beef stew is one that you won’t make just one day. It will quickly become a staple meal in your household during the winter months. While this can be made during the 

How to Can Cranberry Juice

How to Can Cranberry Juice

It’s cranberry season. Not sure what to do with the leftover bag of cranberries you have? Whip up homemade cranberry juice that is shelf stable. This is perfect for festive cocktails, mocktails or a yummy juice.  You will need a water bath canner to do 

One pan Tuscan Chicken

One pan Tuscan Chicken

This dish is full of flavor, but little mess. While there’s an extra step with cooking the chicken first, overall this is a perfect weeknight meal. You can use heavy cream or make this dairy free using coconut milk. I have have coconut milk in 

Elderberry Syrup

Elderberry Syrup

If you’re reading this, it probably means it’s that time of the year… Cooler Weather, Soup Season, and also Sniffle Season. A favorite natural remedy to keep on hand in our house is homemade elderberry syrup. While you can buy elderberry syrup in the store,  

Hot Corn Dip

Hot Corn Dip

This corn dip takes me back to 2007- Junior year of college where I stumbled upon this recipe and it quickly became my go to recipe.  It’s quick and easy to make and a crowd pleaser. The ingredients are minimal, which makes this a budget 

Fermented Honey Garlic

Fermented Honey Garlic

A spoon full of…. Fermented Honey Garlic keeps the germ bugs away. Fermented honey garlic is a great natural immune system booster.  When you combine raw honey and garlic and let them sit aka ferment, you yield garlic that is sweetened and the remaining honey 

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl

This weeknight meal comes together fast, is delicious, and packed full of veggies. This can be made under 30mins and is family friendly. For a time saver tip- use a food processor to shred the cabbage or carrots. OR buy pre shredded cabbage and carrots 

Sourdough Waffles

Sourdough Waffles

These waffles taste better than anything you can find in the store. I recommend making a double batch and freezing, you won’t be disappointed.  We enjoy using spelt flour to make a hearty, tasty waffle. Experiment with your favorite flour. While this recipe is for