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…
August Garden Update with Our City Homestead
Our City Homestead’s August garden has us preparing for fall with the ripening and collection of seeds and harvesting veggies and herbs.
Homemade Mint Extract
This year, my mint has grown wonderfully. It has been a hot summer with little rain (so we have watered often!!) and the mint grew so well that I ended up with far too much mint!! So, I decided to make mint extract! I love using mint extracts in desserts like mint nanaimo bars or…