One year into owning our AGA cast iron cooker, we give you our AGA stove review complete with an overview of what an AGA oven is and our honest assessment of the pros and cons we see for our family. If you follow Plain English Kitchens on Instagram like we do, no doubt you’ve seen…
If you are looking to increase the repertoire in your from scratch kitchen, this easy crock pot yogurt is a great place to start. This highly nourishing, probiotic-rich food is so simple to make. It requires only two basic ingredients, a crock pot, and a few minutes of time. Give this easy, homemade crock pot…
If you are looking for non-toxic, inexpensive, and most importantly, non-stick cookware for your family, look no further. Cooking with cast iron is all about knowing how to use it. But if you do, cooking with cast iron has so many benefits. Dust off your grandma’s old cast iron skillet and learn how to cook…
This simple no pasta butternut squash lasagna has everything to make it the perfect cozy comfort food. Oozing with cheese, filled with meat, and butternut squash replaces the noodles. It’s a nourishing meal that comes together in a few minutes time and only requires a few basic ingredients. This recipe is always a hit with…
Cooking food from scratch requires the right cooking vessels. Cast iron pans. Enameled dutch ovens. They are big, sometimes greasy, take up a lot of space in cabinets, and need to be easily on hand when duty calls… basically every meal of every day! Our solution – this easy DIY farmhouse shelf that is perfect…
This past year was our first year on our 5-acre, self sufficient homestead and we dove deep into growing enough food to feed our family all year. We came a long way, supplying 80-90% of our own food with a basement full of storage crops, freezers full of meat and frozen fruit, and plenty of…
This cast iron cornbread has it all and has been a staple in our home for several years. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and versatile with what you have on hand. This cast iron and gluten free cornbread is foolproof and perfect for bringing to…
There are cheers all around when this soaked baked oatmeal makes an appearance on our breakfast table! It’s a sweet change of pace from our typical savory egg breakfast. But since it’s still packed with protein-rich eggs and good fats, I feel good about serving this nutrient-dense breakfast to my family to start their day….
This recipe hits all of my requirements – super simple, minimal ingredients I normally have on hand, requires little prep time, nourishing, and is a big hit with the whole family. Bonus, this delicious potato crusted quiche is gluten free, and filled with healthy fats, protein, and you can customize it to your preferences! We…
If you’re looking for a reliable, worry-free water source for your flock this winter, this easy do-it-yourself heated chicken waterer is it. Make it in just 10-15 minutes. Use your existing waterer. It’s simple and it works. Your chickens will love it and you will love not having to worry about frozen water in the dead…