Laura Lawrence- Northern Michigan Homesteader
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March 21, 2023
Maple Syrup- Rub’s- Taco Seasoning
Let’s continue the talk on Maple Syrup! Boy is it delicious, nothing like wood smoked maple syrup hot outta the pan! My husband has been enjoying this 
very much. It combines some of his favorite things- tree’s and fire! He’s built a really great fire pit thingy (that's the technical term) that really helps with the smoke and ashes to stay away from the sap while it’s boiling. I’m quite impressed. It’s temporary right now until we place it somewhere more permanent in the summer time. Right now everything is pretty much a foot under snow except in some area’s where he’s been able to plow. But what I’m super excited about is that we’ll be able to use this same concept to boil down my tomato sauce in the summer!! Last year I had it in a very large pot outside on a turkey fryer that’s connected to a small propane tank. It was much better than boiling down the tomatoes (sooo many times) in the house, but this year it’s going to be even better! It’ll be in pans which will make more area that’s in contact with the heat to boil down quicker. Plus it’ll use wood, so basically free! I can’t wait!! September here we come!
Now I love me seasoning, like season it up baby! Anything really, I really like spice. Not necessarily heat (although I do enjoy that) but I’m really into flavor. I love how flavors can come together to create something unique and delicious. Today I’m featuing two of my favorite combos! A meat rub we have decided to call “JD’s Meat Rub” (after my husbands name Justin) and my Taco Seasoning.
I highly suggest buying your spices in bulk (preferrably organic)- because it’s just more economincal. I have a friend who runs a Frontier Wholesale buying group which I buy a lot of my spices from, they have great prices. Other times I purchase online and generally the cheapest place I”ve found is vitacost.com. I purchase a lot of my gluten free items from them as well.
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Fries- Nuggets & Beans
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(herb garden) - Saying No - Tinctures
Starting New
Maple Syrup- Rub’s- Taco Seasoning
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All About the Chickens
March 4th 2023
Back from Vacation – Cookies – Creamy Pasta
February 24th 2023
Carnita's - Gardening Worksheets -Bagels & More
Honey Oat Bread - Pasta Carbonara - Marbling Fats
February 5th 2023
Weather – 15 Minute Dinner – French Toast – My Happy Place
January 30th 2023
Seeds- Kitchen Sink Casserole, say what? - Tostadas
January 21st 2023
Seed Starting - Muffins w Glaze - Cheesy Potatoes
January 18th 2023
Greek Yogurt - Sprouts - Lotion Bars - A Challenge
January 7th 2023
New Recipes- Semi Famous Pizza Sauce- Healing a Wound
Launch of my Sourdough Series!
December 16th 2022
Gateway Cheese - Canning Carrots - Preserving Lemons
December 11th 2022
Rice– Artisan Fancy Loaf – Coffee
December 8th 2022
Spaghetti Sauce – Dryer Balls – Apothecary
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