Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down just a little, only a little. The kitchen is warm. The sourdough starter is bubbling. There’s a coffee cake on the counter, and the smell of freshly ground…

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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hey friend, If there’s one pantry staple I think everyone should make at least once, it’s homemade vanilla extract. Not because it’s fancy — but because it’s simple, real, and quietly powerful. You only need:• Vanilla beans• Vodka• A jar• Time That’s it. Once…

Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader In today’s newsletter….. ✨ Volunteering for Night to Shine 🎙 Podcast episode with Small House Farms (coming soon!) 🌱 Speaking at the Northern Michigan Homestead Expo on canning & preserving 📅 Releasing this year’s in-person classes + workshops (something HUGE planned 👀)…

Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence New Video on Herbs & WeedsPie Crust Recipe & More BelowNew Blog Post Hi Reader For centuries, lard was a trusted staple—in the kitchen and on the skin. Today, many have forgotten its versatility, but this humble fat is closer to our body’s composition…