As For Me and My Homestead

Homesteading, Homeschooling & Homemaking

Peach Scones

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, these Peach Scones are packed full of chunks of peach, and drizzled with a sweet, vanilla glaze. These peach scones are so delicious!  When I found this recipe from A Latte Food, I knew I had to try it!  My family loves scones, and I love baking. Add to […]

Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

Delicious, soft snickerdoodle cookies that require no chill time!     My sister and I shared snickerdoodles the other day, and lamented the fact that they’re so easy to cook flat as a pancake (and then they end up really hard).  So when I saw this recipe from Back for Seconds, I knew I had […]

Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade

Made with fresh strawberry rhubarb simple syrup, this Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade is a refreshing and fun twist on the classic drink. For my son’s 8th birthday, I wanted to make a few fun recipes that would make the day feel special.  This Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade was one of those recipes. In order to make Strawberry […]

Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup

Sweet and slightly tart Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup is an easy recipe to use your fresh fruit in. One of my favorite spring flavor combinations is strawberry and rhubarb.  Rhubarb has such a deliciously tartness to it, which is mellowed out by the sweetness of strawberries. I was thrilled when we bought our homestead and […]

Virgin Frozen Peach Margaritas

Virgin Frozen Peach Margaritas is a simple recipe that’s fun and delicious for both adults and kids! Whip up a batch in just minutes! [wprm-recipe-jump] Here in Idaho, the weather goes from tons of snow and freezing, almost straight into 80 and 90 degree weather.  We are also at a high elevation, so our nights […]

Blackberry Margarita Ice Cream

Smooth and creamy Blackberry Margarita Ice Cream puts your favorite adult beverage into a frozen treat! [wprm-recipe-jump] Don’t you just love all the fresh fruits and veggies that are available during the summer? My family especially loves berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.  So when I was given the opportunity to share an ice cream […]

Mississippi Mud Pie Cookies

Sweet and delicious Mississippi Mud Pie Cookies are a fun treat! I was recently sent a book called A Taste of America by Lauren J. Smith.  A Taste of America is a fun book that has a cookie recipe for each state.  Along with the recipe, there is a bit of info about the state, […]

Garden Fresh Kombucha Cocktails

Kombucha is all the rage these days.  Get the recipe to make your own kombucha, plus recipes for 2 fun kombucha cocktails! There’s an effervescent, healthy elixir that seems to be sweeping across the country. It’s called kombucha and everyone seems to be drinking it these days. In the United States, commercial kombucha really took […]

25+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

More than 25 delicious Instant Pot Chicken Recipes! Instant Pots are all the rage these days!  Have you taken the plunge to find out what all the fuss is about?  There’s more information under the giveaway section that explains what all an Instant Pot can do, but I think the real question is, “What can’t […]