Poor Man’s Honey (Dandelion Jelly)
A slow wind winds it’s way across the prairie, bringing a sharp chill to sunbaked skin. The light is harsh, washing out the variants of green into one pale sage. The run off from the mountains has been filling irrigation ditches for a little over a month now, these...
Creamy Garden Bow Tie Pasta
Sometimes I feel like flexing on my husband, this is usually when he does things like spending al day working on my car or on the horse pen. It’s at times lie this where I’m feeling not super helpful that I like to take it upon myself to raid...
Knock-off Zuppa Tuscana
I figured I'd share one of my first recipes which hasn't had it's chance to shine on this new site. This is a clear knock off of an Olive Garden favorite. It hits the spot in the middle of harsh Wyoming winters and makes kale palatable for even the...
18th Century Kitchen Pepper
This recipe first appears in “The Lady’s Assistant” by Charlotte Mason circa 1787, I came across the idea through Historybounding and the Reenactment circle on YouTube. And as someone who’s favorite thing to do in kitchens is to make my own spice blends and combine flavors I was immediately...
Sourdough Pancakes (Sour Jacks)
Wyoming has long had a history of being very rural, being one of the states where most of the population still gets most of their food from places other than a grocery store. And its food culture has long been seen as desolate, but underneath that is a rich...
Foraged Chokecherry Syrup
Chokecherry syrup and jelly have become a staple in my household the past three years, even so much so I gave away some as a wedding favor. In late summer this tart, little, stone fruit turn black and become bursting with juice. So, named for their astringent qualities they...
Game Hen Soup
This soup is a great way to stretch out a whole roast bird of any kind. I make it from Cornish game hens, because they are the closest thing to chicken that Bill will eat. I’m writing this while on the first week of isolations in my state and...
Elk Chili
If you’re new to game meat, a great way to break in is with something you’re already pretty familiar with. I don’t know anyone who hasn’t had red chili before at some point in their life, which makes it ideal for first timers and a solid way to use...