housewifery

How to Make a Kombucha SCOBY

Did you know that you can make your own kombucha SCOBY? Maybe you’ve neglected or mistreated your SCOBY or it’s gotten contaminated. Or, maybe you want to start brewing your own kombucha for the first time. The easiest way is to get a SCOBY from a friend but that’s not always possible. Making a SCOBY takes time, but very little…

Pumpkin Cornbread, a Frugal World War I-Era Recipe

I know, it’s not the season for Pumpkin Everything in the United States. But true pumpkin love knows no single season. Have you ever thought to add an ingredient like pumpkin to cornbread before? When I ran across this variation, I knew I had to try this recipe. As it turns out, I love this twist. It’s slightly sweeter than…

Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

Today I’m sharing a recipe for gluten free pumpkin muffins, that are also great made with squash. In the spirit of “waste not, want not,” here is a recipe that originally came from a World War I-era cookbook, but I’ve modified it somewhat to be gluten free with minimal sweetening. gluten-free baking Gluten-free baking is a tricky endeavor. I know.…

Housewife or Homemaker? What do you call yourself?
Housewife or Homemaker? What do you call yourself?

Are you a housewife or a homemaker? Or do you call yourself something else. It’s interesting that a profession that’s been around since Eve came into the picture doesn’t go by one term in the English language. Recently I found the most interesting piece in a forgotten little book written in 1896. In it was one of the best description of…