Category Archives: Recipe

Lacto-Fermented Carrots

Posted on July 9, 2020 by makingofahome

This lacto-fermented carrot recipe is a yearly go-to in our kitchen. It can be whipped up in very little time and is a family favorite with the adults and kids in the Fagan house. The carrots stay crispy, can be … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Sourdough Sweet Rolls

Posted on June 11, 2020 by makingofahome

Our rhubarb crop is thriving right now, and I have been in the kitchen testing out some new recipes that showcase this first-of-the-season gem. I recently fell down the sourdough rabbit hole and have been in love with all things … Continue reading →

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Vegan Soap Recipe No. 2

Posted on April 8, 2020 by makingofahome

During this time of uncertainty, I have found myself falling back upon activities and projects that brought me happiness in the past. One particular task that seems to always give me a sense of peace is soap-making. There is something … Continue reading →

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Handwritten

Posted on May 16, 2018 by makingofahome

Handwritten recipes upon note cards. In the world of recipe-ridden Pinterest, I fear this practice is falling (or has already been strewn) by the wayside. But the writing itself is so very powerful, isn’t it? When I read a recipe written … Continue reading →

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Honey Lavender Walnuts

Posted on April 11, 2018 by makingofahome

My girls and I have really been trying to adjust our eating habits throughout the school day. Instead of snacking on crackers, pretzels and tortilla chips, we are trying to move our snacking to the non-processed variety. This … Continue reading →

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Brassicas: My Beloveds

Posted on October 12, 2017 by makingofahome

A few months back I shared my love of cabbage with all of you. But maybe I wasn’t being specific enough, or not general enough, depending upon how you look at it. In actuality I harbor a secret love for … Continue reading →

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Makin’ Kraut

Posted on July 17, 2017 by makingofahome

I love cabbage in an obsessive, kind-of-creepy way. I adore it raw in salads, sautéed in butter, and cooked down alongside a big ole’ roast in a low and slow oven. But perhaps my favorite way to enjoy this curciferous … Continue reading →

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Lavender Rosemary Biscuits

Posted on July 12, 2017 by makingofahome

We Fagans LOVE us some biscuits! And the only thing better than a biscuit is when we can load it up with fresh garden goodness and therefore call it “healthy” 🙂 My girls and I loved how these lil’ dumplings … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Posted on March 3, 2017 by makingofahome

After finding my family’s old ice cream maker in my dad’s basement a few weeks back, I decided it was time to test it out again after over 25 years. The ice cream maker still worked great, and I was … Continue reading →

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Herbal Energy Balls

Posted on February 10, 2017 by makingofahome

A few years ago, while attending the Mother Earth News Fair, I was lucky enough to attend a seminar led by herbal guru Rosemary Gladstar (I chronicaled our trip here.) She was such a wonderful speaker: so brilliant in her … Continue reading →

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