So I tried something that I've never even considered until this year. I mean, who pickles peas? Not me. Until now that is. Because they're really good. The sweetness of the sugar snap peas combines with the tangy bite of the vinegar brine to create a unique culinary experience. And similar to a pickled cucumber,... Continue Reading →
Sugar snap peas are a big part of our late spring harvest. I love the little white flowers that dot the cluster of reaching green vines. The bees do too. Much of the garden hasn't yet awakened to its full glory, and while the peas aren't the first to the dance, they certainly know how... Continue Reading →
Radishes are a spring staple on our homestead. They're easy to plant and yield in just under 30 days, plus they do well in cool weather. So as soon as the ground is workable, these are usually one of the first veggies I plant. In our house, the first planting of radish is usually consumed... Continue Reading →
If you've ever bitten into a freshly grilled brat and thought...man there's something missing. Or assembled a masterpiece of a deli sandwich and were left wanting still a little more taste. Yup. I know exactly how you feel. Enter the perfect mustard. Robust flavor. Tongue tingling spice. Beneficial bacteria that help repair the gut and... Continue Reading →
My favorite meal is breakfast. In our house, serving breakfast isn't just for the morning however. Because that would just be boring. No, we reserve the right to serve breakfast for any meal. Sometimes that's in the middle of the day as brunch on Sunday, and at least once a week it's what we have... Continue Reading →
Some of the simplest things are made even better when we are patient enough to wait for them. This is especially true when it comes to good food. Our culture celebrates fast and on demand. So much so that it is almost eclectic or counterculture to suggest that immediate is not always better. In fact,... Continue Reading →
I find myself looking for ways to bring a little piece of summer into the home during the long months of winter. Especially when the sun won't come out for days and the land is whitened by snow. So what does one do when they are longing for summer in the heart of January? One... Continue Reading →
Baking bread has become a regular passtime on the Ealy Homestead. I think baking bread is one of those things that looks harder than it really is. There's a mystery about it when observing from afar. But when you finally draw up enough courage to pull near, to reach in and give baking bread a... Continue Reading →
I know that pasta dishes aren't in fashion right now. But after the whole keto thing blows over, there will come a day when pasta makes a comeback, my friend. And when that day comes, I've got the perfect recipe right here to help the hungry soul reclaim their long lost affection for pasta. Delicious... Continue Reading →
When there is snow on the ground, and the wind is cold, and the skies are full of dirty white clouds that hide away the sun (the sun you haven't seen in days, mind you)...I say bake. Bake with your whole heart. Bake like your life depends on it. Why? Because the soul needs to... Continue Reading →