I have always been interested in food history, and learning about food from the Great Depression (which impacted the world from 1929 to 1939) is definitely worth learning about, especially in our times now. With rising costs of food, I thought it would be a great lesson (and perfect for our homeschooling) to learn about…
Potato Onion Soup
My family loves all sorts of soups, any time of the year. Soups are an easy way to feed a large family. You can easily add extra vegetables or even stretch it out by adding more broth or water. You can turn a soup into a stew just by thickening the broth and adding dumplings…
Why There’s No Blog Posts These Past Few Months
I have not been posting because simply put, I have not been cooking from scratch. Instead, I joined a multi-level marketing company (also called direct sales, network marketing and so on), selling spices and “meal solutions.” I thought I’d share the spices here and how quickly you can prepare a meal but I never did…
Enchilada Bake
The recipe I am sharing with you today is a little different than what we traditionally share here on Our City Homestead! My family loves an array of foods, using quick and easy ingredients, like this simple to prepare, but delicious, enchilada bake. I like to cook different foods, especially international-inspired foods. It keeps meal…
September 2022 Garden Update
It is hard to believe that September is already over! This month has been quite warm with a few cold and rainy days. Some days were +36C/96F and some were +16C/60F and some were much colder still. We can definitely feel the season changing now. Let me share with you about how our garden fared…
Puffed Wheat Squares
Puffed Wheat Squares (sometimes known as puffed wheat candy) is a treat I have enjoyed since I was a kid! It is an ooey gooey chocolatey square with puffed wheat that creates a wonderfully chewy square. They are so delicious, it is hard to eat just one! I have been making puffed wheat squares for…
The Most Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect after school snack or sweet treat after a delicious meal. These cookies are full of chocolate and goes great with a cold glass of milk or a cup of coffee!
Beeswax Lotion Bars
We decided to make these easy beeswax lotion bars to share with our fellow gardeners at the community garden. Dirt often dries the hands out, so applying a nice lotion bar to help soothe dry skin seemed like the perfect mini gift. We also included some mini soaps which were simple to make since we…
