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Zucchini Cobbler
Desserts, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Mama’s Zucchini Cobbler

May 12, 2014

Zucchini Cobbler Recipe: This is my “Mystery Cobbler.” It is fun to take to carry-in dinners and have guests guess what the “fruit” is. Most guess apple.

by Nelle 
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Desserts, Homemade, Ice Cream, In the Kitchen

Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag-A Fun Summer Activity for Kids

April 9, 2013

Ice Cream in a Bag! What a great activity for a child’s birthday, a 4-H meeting, or just for the fun of it! This was a big hit with my kids.

by Nelle 
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Cooking with Kids, Desserts, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Maple Syrup Snow Candy

February 15, 2012

With all the talk of maple sugaring time around here, I thought I would share something fun my kids and I did during our last big snow.  We made Maple Syrup Snow Candy. My youngest daughter is big onto the “Little House on the Prairie… [read more]

by Nelle 
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Finished Apple Crisp
Cooking with Kids, Desserts, Homemade, In the Kitchen, Kidsteading

Cooking with Kids, Apple Crisp

November 11, 2011

I bought my youngest daughter a miniature baking set for Christmas a few years ago. She uses it all the time. I would like to share the Apple Crisp recipe she makes in the 2 small ramekins she got with the set.

by Nelle 
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Apple Crisp
Desserts, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Mama’s Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

October 10, 2011

My Old Fashioned Apple Crisp recipe is a hit with my family every time I make it, so I thought I would share. It has a delicious apple and spice flavor and just the right amount of ‘Crisp’.

by Nelle 
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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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