How to Freeze Okra
September 15, 2021
Okra must be blanched before freezing to preserve its freshness and nutrition. Here’s why blanching is important and how to do it to freeze okra.
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I love home cooking. I love home preserving.
I also love food photography.
So I put them together in this blog.
I won’t make you scroll through a long, wordy narrative to get to the recipe. Loving the Home Life is the food blog for women who just want to get to the recipe and not be bombarded with ads, pop-ups, and fluff. The recipe you want will be at the top of each post along with a video showing you how to prepare a dish as well.
Don’t be intimidated by home preserving. It’s time consuming, but so worth it. There’s nothing as satisfying as going to the storage room on a snowy day in January and choosing a jar of peaches I grew in my orchard and canned here in my home in August.
This blog reflects my desire to share that with you. I hope you enjoy it.
Latest Recipes
Tropical Carrot Cake
July 10, 2021
A delicious reimagining of carrot cake featuring crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and macadamia nuts, frosted with cream cheese frosting. My Daughter’s Favorite Birthday Cake Tropical
Black & Blue Potatoes
June 13, 2021
Tender new potatoes in a savory black pepper and blue cheese sauce. A Delicious Savory Potato Side Dish I love blue cheese. If a blue
Cranberry Orange Pie
May 26, 2021
Cranberry and orange flavor burst from each slice of this cool, creamy pie. It’s the perfect ending to your Christmas dinner! A Delicious Ending to
Home Preserving 101: How to Get Started Canning at Home
May 22, 2021
Canning Season is just about to begin. I love to do home canning, and created this article Home Preserving 101 to help you understand the
Maple Dijon Salmon Fillets
April 23, 2021
Real maple syrup pairs with a rustic stone-ground Dijon making pan-seared salmon fillets extra special! Perfect for lunch or dinner! A Wonderful Combination of Sweet
Pink Champagne Syrup
March 25, 2021
Don’t throw out leftover champagne! Make pink champagne syrup that is absolutely delicious served over ice cream! A Very Unique Ice Cream Topping We’re going
Perfect Prime Rib
March 24, 2021
A spectacular main dish for any special dinner. This prime rib roast is tender, succulent, and oh so flavorful! Prime Rib Roast is my family’s
Biscuits and Gravy: The Ultimate Breakfast Comfort Food
March 24, 2021
Melt in your mouth buttermilk biscuits smothered in creamy sausage gravy. It’s the ultimate made from scratch breakfast comfort food. The Ultimate Breakfast Comfort Food
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About Me
Shannon
I live on an acreage and have grown kids. We raise cattle, have a coop of laying hens, a couple of large gardens, and an orchard with apple, pear, cherry, and peach trees. I love to do home canning, and I look forward to teaching you to make jams and pickles and other good things. You don’t have to grow anything yourself. The farmer’s market is so much fun, and a great place to get fresh produce to do your own preserving at home.
Some days I’m in a maxi-skirt with my hair done nicely, but most days I’m in jeans or sweats dealing with dirt, poo, and livestock. It isn’t glamorous, but it’s a lifestyle I love and wouldn’t trade for anything.
I’m taking a different approach to blogging than most. I explain why on my About This Blog page.
Thank you for being here!
