“‘I’m glad I put beans to soak last night,’ said Ma. She lifted the lid of the bubbling kettle and quickly popped in a spoonful of soda. The boiling beans roared, foaming up, but did not quite run over. ‘There’s a little bit of salt pork to put in them too,’ Ma said. Now and…
Baby Carrie’s Little House on the Prairie Tree Topper DIY
“Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus.” Carrie Ingalls, Christmas at Plum Creek, Season 1, Episode 15 In the “Christmas at Plum Creek” episode of the first season of “Little House on the Prairie”, each member of the Ingalls family works hard and makes sacrifices to give gifts to other family members. It reminds me of O. Henry’s…
Laura’s Wedding Cake Recipe – Traditional and Blueberry Topping Variation
“That afternoon the finished black cashmere was carefully pressed, and then Ma made a big, white cake. Laura helped her by beating the egg whites on a platter with a fork, until Ma said they were stiff enough. “My arm is stiffer,” Laura ruefully laughed, rubbing her aching right arm. “This cake must be just…
Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas Tablescape
“Ma liked everything on her table to be pretty.“ Little House in the Big Woods I have fond memories of reading the Little House on the Prairie books and watching the TV show as a young girl. I love Christmas and tablescapes, so I decided to create a Christmas Tablescape inspired by the Little House…
Country Ham with Cranberry, Mint and Brown Sugar Glaze
“You can’t beat hickory-cured ham.” Little House in the Big Woods In Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Big Woods, Pa and Uncle Henry butcher a wild pig. It’s fascinating to read how not one piece of the pig is wasted. Remember when Pa takes the pig’s bladder and blows it up like a…
Cornbread Stuffing Inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder
“We would have roast goose for Thanksgiving dinner! ‘Roast goose and dressing seasoned with sage,’ said sister Mary.” Laura Ingalls Wilder in These Happy Golden Years As we get ready for the holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about our holiday dinner menu. Will you serve a Christmas ham, wild turkey or a juicy game…