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How to Make Beef Tallow
Making tallow goes back to those days when most people had – or bought – whole cows. Then you couldn’t afford to waste anything, not even all the fat. Once you render the beef fat you end up with beautifully white tallow.
Traditional German Sweet Bread | Osterzopf
Craving a slice of cozy? This braided sweet bread (Hefezopf, Osterbrot...) is a German staple, perfect year-round! Soft, nutty, & golden-brown - what's not to love? #germanfood #baking #breadlover
Gluten-Free Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
Who doesn't crave the ooey-gooey goodness of a blueberry muffin in the morning? Get that classic taste without the gluten with a sourdough gluten-free variation perfect for any occasion.
Easy Cast Iron Sourdough Waffles
Imagine freshly baked, fluffy sourdough waffles with a perfectly browned crisp crust - all from your own kitchen! Making sourdough waffles in a cast iron skillet is the perfect way to impress your friends and family!
Roasting Nuts in a Cast Iron Skillet
Roasting nuts in a cast iron skillet renders them fragrant and crunchy. They make a perfect snack, addition to an appetizer plate or topping for a variety of dishes.
How to Make Authentic German Potato Salad | Our Gabled Home
You will love this delicious and authentic German potato salad because it is very easy to make and only has a few ingredients.
Easy Spiced Sourdough Apple Oat Cake Recipe
This easy sourdough apple cake is practically begging to be baked in your cast iron skillet and devoured with a warm mug of something good! Made with oat flour for a touch of heartiness and studded with juicy apple chunks, it's the perfect marriage of rustic and irresistible. Plus, it's so simple to make, you'll be out of the kitchen and digging in before you know it.
The Best German Potato Dumplings | Kartoffelknödel
These popular German potato dumplings make the perfect side for all your meat dishes such as pork roast, roast goose, beef rouladen but even a creamy mushroom sauce. With the easy step-by-step instructions, you, too, can make these delicious German Kartoffelknödel or Kartoffelklösse in your own home!
How to Sew a Linen Top Without Pattern | Our Gabled Home
How to sew a Linen Top without Pattern - Our Gabled Home
Easy Sourdough Lemon Cake Recipe
Check out this delicious lemon cake recipe that gets an extra flavor layer with the addition of sourdough. It is very easy to make - and, as most of my recipes, has some flexibility. It is both bursting with flavor and has an amazing texture.
Homemade German Egg Noodles | Spaetzle
Have you ever had German egg noodles, also called Spätzle? You can either add a lot of grated cheese with fried onions as a main or as a side for all your favorite meat dishes.
Dandelion Salad | Our Gabled Home
This is a recipe for a healthy and delicious dandelion greens salad.
Why You Need a Hot Water Bottle & How to Knit a Cover
Here are 7 reasons why you need a hot water bottle. I am including a tutorial how you can knit a hot water bottle cover in one weekend. #DIY #knittingproject #knittingtutorial #hotwaterbottle #hotwaterbottlecover
How to Make German Quark with Flax Oil and Potatoes -
This easy-to-make German meal is perfect for spring: all you need is some good potatoes, quark (recipe included or use cottage cheese), some herbs, and a good helping of flaxseed oil!
Spice Drawer Organization
See how I organized my spice drawer with glass jars, preprinted labels, and a little time to transform a messy drawer. #organization #spicedrawer #kitchenorganziation