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Rocky Road Bars
Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, and Bars, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Rocky Road Bars

September 30, 2014

Rocky Road Bars came about one evening in our kitchen while my daughter and I were searching for a sweet treat that was simple to make. We made them up as we went along

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Chocolate Chip Banana Cake
Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, and Bars, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake: Grain Free and Dairy Free

July 8, 2014

I don’t usually like cake made with almond meal/flour, but this one turned out delicious, so I had to share. It’s rich, moist, and chocolaty. This one is grain free and dairy free.

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Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, and Bars, Homemade, In the Kitchen

How to Make the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 24, 2013

Chocolate Chip Cookies Made Easy

I have been making Chocolate Chip Cookies for many years. They are my favorite and are always a hit for any gathering or holiday party.

Today I want to talk about how I make them and some simple variations you can use to easily make your cookies even more spectacular.

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Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, and Bars, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Peanut Butter Cake Brownies with Reese Cup Minis

April 12, 2012

I love Reese Cups, so when Reese came out with Reese Cup Minis I had to figure out a way to use them in a recipe. After much experimentation, my daughter and I came up with this scrumptious recipe. Peanut Butter Cake Brownies with Reese Cup Minis.

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Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, and Bars, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

February 27, 2012

My daughter took a batch of these no-bake cookies to her church youth group get-together last week. She even helped me make them. Needless to say, the girls loved them. They are so simple to make. Mix everything up in a sauce pan, no baking necessary.

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snickerdoodles
Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, and Bars, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Snickerdoodles

February 17, 2012

Snickerdoodles is just one of those classic recipes that everyone needs in their recipe collection. Just as trends in fashion, home decorating, and cars come and go, so do trends in cookies.  However, some cookie recipes have stood the test of time, becoming favorites generation… [read more]

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Welcome to my homestead!

Hello, I'm Nelle Weaver!
I grew up on a small farm in Ohio and experienced various aspects of homesteading. I learned many skills from my grandparents and parents and from being involved in 4-H and FFA.  
My husband and I write about our simple life here on Mama's Homestead and teach classes on our homestead in central Ohio, where we raise goats, chickens, and rabbits, have an orchard, garden, keep bees, and much more. Read More…

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  • Mango Fruit Leather
    Mango Fruit Leather

    Mango fruit leather has turned out to be one of my kids' favorites. The sugar is totally optional, but it makes it much sweeter and cuts the tartness. Read more →

  • Lemon Lime Soda Jelly
    Lemon Lime Soda Jelly

    This Lemon Lime Soda Jelly is delicious. I added a fresh lemon and a fresh l fresh lime to the mix to give it a rich, tangy flavor. It will make you pucker, a little. Read more →

  • Cream Soda Jelly
    Cream Soda Jelly

    Cream soda...do you like yours red or amber colored? I chose the amber colored version for my cream soda jelly. I like the flavor better. Plus, I added a teaspoon of vanilla, just for added vanilla goodness. Read more →

  • Homestead Beef Jerky
    Homestead Beef Jerky

    This beef jerky recipe has been used in our family for many years. I love the flavor. It tastes like it was dried over a wood fire. We have also used this recipe for venison. Read more →

  • Grape Soda Jelly
    Grape Soda Jelly

    Up next, Grape Soda Jelly. I think this would probably be my sister's favorite soda. She loves all things purple. This soda jelly, surprisingly tastes a lot like regular grape jelly you would buy at the grocery store. Read more →

  • Orange Soda Jelly
    Orange Soda Jelly

    I remember growing up, this was one of my favorite flavors of soda, plus orange was my favorite color. I added orange juice to my orange soda jelly recipe to give it a tiny bit of healthfulness and add to the orange flavor. Read more →

  • Homemade Noodles
    Homemade Noodles

    When I was growing up, my mom made homemade noodles and cook them in homemade chicken broth. This was such a tasty treat. The store bought kind do not even come close. Read more →

Mama’s Homestead Posts

  • Mango Fruit Leather December 2, 2014
  • Lemon Lime Soda Jelly November 18, 2014
  • Cream Soda Jelly November 17, 2014
  • Homestead Beef Jerky November 17, 2014
  • Grape Soda Jelly November 12, 2014
  • Orange Soda Jelly November 12, 2014
  • Homemade Noodles November 12, 2014

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