Strawberry Jam is one of my favorites. It’s a sweet reminder of summer berries that is enjoyed when the snow is blowing and it’s freezing cold outside. I have not made jams and jellies in a couple years, so this year I have been making lots to stock up our winter pantry. Jams are different…
Garden Update — August 2025
Happy August!! It’s hard to believe it’s already August!! I thought I’d show you a little of our garden throughout August! Part of our mission at Our City Homestead is to share all about our city homestead, and what we are doing. Just because we are in the city, doesn’t mean we can’t grow some…
Crabapple Jelly
This year has been a good year for crabapples. Let’s preserve summer by making crabapple jelly.
Crabapple Pie
We have some beautiful crabapples we picked from my folks’ — they’re sweet and so good this year! It was suggested we make an apple pie, with the crabapples — I thought that was a great idea, so we did!! Usually we cook the apples first and then toss it into the pie crust, but…
Pie Crust from 1873
I have always been fascinated with pioneer cooking. I think it’s the simple ingredients that make cozy homemade food to nourish the body and soul. They toiled for several hours over an open hearth or cook stove just to feed their family. It’s that hard work and tenacity that calls out to me. I especially…
Sweet and Sour Beef
This sweet and sour flavor is so different from the ketchup-style sweet and sour sauce. It’s great on pork and beef and is very flavorful. That’s what we are making tonight — sweet and sour beef. It’s a meal that I have been making for over fifteen years. It’s a meal my family enjoys. Let’s…
Carrot Relish
If you are looking for something to make with all your garden vegetables, this relish is a must!! This is one of my favorites — Carrot Relish. It’s a sweet relish, almost a sweet & sour flavor, that’s great on the side of any meal, especially barbecue. Today we are using all garden goodies! Garden…
Four Cheese Sourdough Bagels
I have so much sourdough starter and my girls wanted something different other than a loaf of bread, so I thought I would make bagels! This is an overnight sourdough bagel dough and so easy to prepare! These bagels have a lovely sourdough flavor and is filled with cheesy deliciousness! The key is a strong,…
