Roasted Chicken
I pull the bird out of my zipper plastic bag and set it on the counter. There are dark shards sticking out of it’s skin. After closer inspection I realize they were residual feathers from plucking. Oh fun, my husband …
Author: Emily Hester
My Week Cooking From Scratch
Spring Break in the Hester household was a week of trial and error. I began the week off with a plan to be processed food free. I avoided buying toaster tarts, crackers, bread, lunch meat, chips, etc and prepared homemade …
Personal Care Products
Alright, I think I’m ready to discuss my personal care habits and the toiletries I use daily. Being a homemaker affords me the privilege of daily dressing comfortably, wearing no makeup, with my hair in a ponytail and a pair …
This Will Make Great French Toast!
“This will make great French Toast! ” is a response I’ve received from my husband often over the past few weeks. I’ve been on a making homemade bread kick. I’ve tried Challah, French, Banana, 100 % Whole Wheat, and numerous …
Pickin’ A Chicken
As I mentioned in my previous entry, I also picked up a roasting chicken at the Farmer’s Market. When I arrived at the market, I felt uneasy for some reason. I’m not sure I know how to shop without pushing …
Recycle, Reuse, and Refuse Update
My recycle, reuse, and refuse adventures have been a learning experience. Here are a few pros and cons I’ve experienced so far. Pros 1. Less at curbside! My family is down to only two 13 gallon bags of trash a …
Sowing Seeds and GMOs
Let me say, I love, love sowing seeds. It is so rewarding to plant a little seed, water it and watch it spring up and grow almost in front of my eyes. It’s amazing. Not only do I enjoy seeing …
Whipped Butter
In my quest to be frugal with my weekly food budget, I literally whipped up this recipe this morning and it was a real hit with the fam. Take a 1/2 cup of room temperature salted butter and a 1/4 …
Coffee Filters
Are convenient single serve items more costly and time consuming in the long run? For example, I loved using my single pod brewer. It was great for my family because we each liked a different flavor of coffee. Just pop …
Drying Clothes
My dryer’s belt broke about a month ago, so it has forced me to be greener in my laundry room. I’ve been air drying clothes throughout my house and in my back yard. I live in a neighborhood where no …