This is my favorite jam when late summer rolls around—it’s such a beautiful and simple blend of blueberries and strawberries. You can use many other berry combinations in wild berry jams, but this simple blend has become a big hit in our house… It’s this exact ratio of blueberries to strawberries that both of our kids love…
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Laundry Detergent
Laundry detergent is much more useful, convenient, and easy to make than “Big Soap” wants you to know… Most people who grew up in the ’80s are familiar with laundry detergent. I think very few people who grew up in the ’00s think it’s a smart idea. Today we’re surrounded by easy solutions—or at least that’s what…
Easter Bread
When I was a child, I always spent Easter with my grandparents. They often took us on Easter vacations, either somewhere in Denmark or in the Harz Mountains. Before we left, we always had to bake Easter bread with our Grandma. It was kind of her thing—we each got a piece of dough, and then we had to…
Thermophilic vs. Mesophilic Yogurt
When we talk about yogurt, we’re talking about mesophilic or thermophilic yogurt. These two different types of yogurt produce very different results. One requires cooler temperatures, while the other needs warmer, more stable temperatures to thrive. One needs to ferment for a longer time, while the other for a shorter time. One is tangier, while the other is milder. The…
