Sweet Southern Blue | Homesteading in Arkansas (2024)

December 11, 2023June 23, 2024 Candy, Desserts, recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe SUGAR COOKIE FUDGE INGREDIENTS 1(14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 21/4c.white chocolate chips 11/2c.sugar cookie mix 2tbsp. butter 1/4tsp.salt 11/2c.crushed sugar cookies 1/3 c.sprinkles plus extra for topping 2tsp.vanilla extract DIRECTIONS SUGAR COOKIE FUDGE Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep […]

September 12, 2023June 23, 2024 Cookies/Bars/Brownies, recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Shortbread cookies with jam are a delicious treat that combines the rich, buttery goodness of shortbread with the fruity sweetness of jam. Here’s a simple recipe for making shortbread cookies with jam: INGREDIENTS 1 stick (1/2 cup) softened butter 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 egg white 1 tsp vanilla extract […]

December 10, 2022June 23, 2024 recipes, Soups

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe I loved stuffed peppers so when I ran across this soup, I started researching recipes. I found several variations so I used elements from several of the recipes so make adjustments according to your taste. INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS Stuffed Pepper Soup Print […]

December 4, 2022 Cakes/Cupcakes/Muffins, recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe I have been waiting all year to make these cupcakes! I saved a photo of a cupcake with sugared cranberries earlier in this year and thought it would be perfect for Christmas. Well, it’s December so it’s time to start baking. I cheated and purchased a red velvet cake mix. […]

November 19, 2022 Candy, recipes

I have been making this recipe since the 70’s. It’s one of those retro recipes that doesn’t contain any weird ingredients and if you look back at vintage ads, many of them contain ingredients involving jello and/or meat. Yuck! If you are looking for an old fashioned fudge recipe that is truly wonderful, give this […]

November 18, 2022 Casseroles, Main Dish, recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe I thought I hated grits. They are mushy, slimy, and just plain gross. Then one day I had cheese grits at a restaurant and my life changed. It was in casserole form and not slimy at all so for all of you grit haters, give this recipe a try. Ingredients […]

October 28, 2022 Breads, recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Cooler weather approaching means more comfort foods including soup and cornbread. This is one of the most delicious and easy recipes for when you are craving cornbread. I actually add butter, heat it for a few seconds in the microwave, and eat it for a meal. INGREDIENTS 2 packets of […]

October 13, 2022 Uncategorized

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Here is another basic cake/cupcake frosting recipe with the addition of brown sugar. As always, you can use butter, Crisco, or a combination of each. If you will be serving the cake outside in the heat, the Crisco version will hold up better but it is strictly a personal preference. […]

September 13, 2022 Cakes/Cupcakes/Muffins, Desserts, recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe When you have a recipe that is a winner every time, you stick with it. I decided to make three different flavors of cupcakes with one cake mix (8 chocolate, 8 caramel, and 8 vanilla). I started with your basic vanilla cake mix, You can find out how to turn […]

July 12, 2022 Canning, recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe MAKING THE SAUCE FROM SCRATCH INGREDIENTS 10 lb tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 small) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 cup finely minced, fresh basil 1/8 tspCitric Acidor 1/2 Tbsp bottled lemon juice per hot jar 3 to 4(16 oz) pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands […]

June 25, 2022 recipes, Soups

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Jump to Recipe Print Recipe I took a basic recipe I found on the internet and adjusted it to my taste. Feel free to do same. If there is something you don’t like, don’t put it in. Otherwise, this is a pretty basic soup. The real personalization comes with the […]

June 20, 2022 Country Gardens, Flowers, Gardening, Landscape/Flowers, Photography

There was a time in my life that I did not care much for zinnias. I have no idea why I didn’t love these easy to grow, colorful flowers. I don’t think I realized that they came in all colors, sizes, and shapes. Now I can’t wait to order new varieties and watch them grow. […]

June 10, 2022 Canning, recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe If you don’t know what a Calamondin orange is, it is an orange that is a little larger than a quarter and typically does not exceed one inch in diameter. The rind is thin, easy to peel and reveals an extremely juicy flesh. Calamondin oranges have a lot of flavor […]

May 25, 2022 Desserts, recipes

Ingredients 1 (12-oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened 2 cups milk 1 (5-oz) box instant French vanilla pudding mix 6 to 8 bananas, sliced 2 bags chessmen cookies Directions Line the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch dish with […]

May 16, 2022 Cattle, Country-Living, Homesteading

When we moved onto our homestead in November 2020, we planned to eventually get cattle. My husband has spent months putting up and repairing fence in hopes of making our dreams a reality. Though we still have another lot to fence in, we felt we were ready and our cattle were delivered on Saturday. Having […]

April 27, 2022 Gardening, How to Grow, Plants

I thought Baldi Resort in Costa Rica was one of the most beautifully landscaped locations that I have ever visited and I am hard to please when it comes to landscaping. I have to say that Volcano Bay in Orlando comes close to Baldi when it comes to plant use and design. I added a […]

April 13, 2022 Canning, Homesteading, recipes

If you find yourself with an abundance of squash this year, check out this recipe for canning squash relish. It is some seriously good stuff and so easy to make. INGREDIENTS 4 pounds fresh, firm yellow and/or zucchini summer squash (as purchased) ½ cup diced sweet onion (about 2.4 ounces prepared) 2 cups cider vinegar […]

April 11, 2022 Canning, Homesteading, recipes

Let me start by saying that making ketchup takes a lot of tomatoes. I mean A LOT of tomatoes and I only make it when I have tons of tomatoes at the end of the season that I need to use up. Most of my tomatoes go to make salsa and spaghetti sauce. I will […]

March 31, 2022 Flowers, Gardening, Plants

I love going to Volcano Bay in Florida, not for the water rides, but for the tropical atmosphere. I spend most of my time exploring the variety of tropical plants and flowers. I use a plant app to try to identify each species and find out if they will grow in my zone 8 climate. […]

January 18, 2022June 26, 2024 Uncategorized

I am in the process of deciding on plans for our chicken coop. This process is so much harder than I thought it would be. There are so many cute options and some people are so creative with their plans. Since I was gathering plans, I thought I would share some of my favorites. RAJPORADA […]

January 4, 2022 recipes, Soups

This soup so so delicious and so easy to make. Even my husband, who never eats soup, likes this soup. INGREDIENTS 1poundground beef 2 Cups of chicken broth 1 Medium onion – Chopped 8 oz Cream Cheese 1 Can Rotel with green chilis 1 Cup heavy cream 4 oz Velveeta ¼ Cup chopped dill pickles […]

December 31, 2021 Candy, Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Desserts, recipes

This classic no bake cookie has been around forever and can be made from ingredients found in almost every pantry. These delicious chocoalte and peanut butter cookies are so easy to throw together. The hardest part is waiting for them to harden! INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter 1/4 […]

December 8, 2021 Christmas, Country-Living, Holidays

I decided to go very neutral this year since I am putting my Christmas tree up in my dining room. Neutral with the exception of a few pops of blue. I could not have a tree without my beloved blue. I painted a few pine cones with some white paint, wrapped some with jute, used […]

November 14, 2021 Appetizers, Canning, Mexican Dishes, recipes

The first frost hit and I lost most of my tomato plants leaving beautiful green tomatoes on the vine. I normally just pickle my green tomatoes but I came across several recipes for Green Tomato Salsa and I decided to give it a try. Everyone was correct, it does taste similar to salsa verde. Basically, […]