This time of year people start cooking with pumpkin.  It is a good time because pumpkins are being harvested fresh from the fields.  What would Thanksgiving be without a pumpkin pie?  One of my family's favorite gluten-free cakes is a Pumpkin Pound Cake.  The recipe is in my Texas Homesteader Wheat-Free Cookbook. Last year I posted a pumpkin puree recipe... »

If you expect any child to come knocking on your door this  Sunday evening, I am sure that you are planning to go to the store to purchase candy.  Some of you might be expecting a child with a food allergy,... »

I sometimes forget how busy the fall can be.  I ended up taking two weeks off from writing.  It was not scheduled; it just evolved into a mini-vacation from Texas Homesteader.  It seems like I have been running around like a chicken with her head cut off. I took Kyla... »

I have been teaching my children about alliteration this week, which inspired me to use this title.  I knew I would be cuter if I changed the spelling of either word to match, but the teacher in me just would not allow it. My children and I have been taking photographic nature walks at least once a week.  I thought I... »

Have you ever had milk that tasted goat-ty for the lack of a better word?  I have.  My first experience with goat milk had this very strong aftertaste.  My family was repulsed by it and I struggled to overcome the taste as I had read so many good things about raw goat milk.  You know the whole theory that "if... »

Wouldn't it be nice to be great at everything that you attempt?  I wish that I was, but I know my limitations.  Cake decorating is one of them. My family likes to watch "Cake Boss."  Buddy Valastro and his family create beautiful cakes everyday.  He is not just a baker; he is an artist.  Every... »

The end of September might be too late in most of the United States to finish planting your fall garden, but not here.  My children and I finally got the last row made and planted this week.  We are going to plant onions later in October, but other than that we are done with the preparation/planting phase. We are looking forward... »