How to make Custard Bread Pudding in your pressure cooker!

I continue to see comments addressing the fears of using a new Instant Pot, on various social media groups. And honestly, not only do I understand, but I could have made that comment myself! It took a while, but the investment in learning to use my pressure cooker was priceless...want to know the two best secrets? 

Top 10 from 2021, thanks to all of you!

The year 2021 is winding down, and it is easy to see from the many comments on social media it has been a year of mixed emotions and accomplishments. But just as important is that we all took the time to learn more. We learned more about ourselves, took on learning new skills, and for many, we took on learning a new way of seeing and enjoying life. 

Death Row Chicken, a meal worthy of being your last!

This is one delicious chicken dinner! Granted the name is a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor, but this is so delicious and worthy of being your last meal on earth...Death Row Chicken!

Host a Dessert and Coffee Open House, a lovely way to say Happy Holidays!

Finding time to entertain is often the hardest part of the holidays. But maybe it could be easier than that. Maybe you could offer your friends the opportunity to come over, relax, enjoy a bit of dessert and conversation without wearing you and everyone else out....like that idea? Take a look here!

Old Fashion Egg Nog, for Christmas morning!

It would not be Christmas morning without our favorite Old Fashion Egg Nog! How do you celebrate Christmas morning? If it includes egg nog, I offer you our family's favorite recipe.

  

How to make a Hula Hoop Outdoor Wreath, from new or thrifted materials!

How to Make a Hula Hoop Outdoor Wreath in less than an hour and decorate your outdoor area! This wreath is easy to make, a fun group project, and can be made with thrifted/repurposed materials.  From the DIY Homemade Household side of the blog!

Quick Pickled Onions

If you are looking for a beautiful, deliciously fresh tasting condiment to add to your homemade pantry, there is no better recipe than this one for Quick Pickled Onions! Nothing is prettier than this jar of rose-colored bits of flavorful goodness looking back at you from a lighted refrigerator when you open the door!

Thanksgiving Meal Suggestions from our house to yours! 2021

Here at Scratch Made Food!, we are all about creating a memorable Thanksgiving meal. With easy preparation, while using ingredients already found in our pantry. Like you, we have our favorites looked forward to year after year. But if you find yourself needing suggestions for one or two new recipes to serve, take a look at some of these suggestions...

Rustic Chicken Medallions with Sipping Gravy, so good you won't leave any on your plate!

Rustic Chicken Medallions with Sipping Gravy is perfect to serve to guests and yet, it is another easy, delicious recipe calling for frugal and easy-to-find boneless, skinless chicken thighs! Making this another great chicken recipe the whole family will enjoy. 

Funtastic Friday #353

Welcome to Funtastic Friday #353! It has been my pleasure to be a part of this wonderful group of bloggers as we share wonderful content from other creative bloggers! Sadly this will be my last post for Funtastic Friday, and I encourage you to hop onto another hostess's blog and enjoy the weekly link-up. 

Thank you one and all for your continued visits, and I sure hope you return again and again for new and delicious recipes and household tips, tricks and neat ideas! And now on with the show!

Funtastic Friday #352

A Quilt Like Ottoman, Soft Homemade Sandwich Bread, How to Paint Buffalo Plaid Pumpkins, How to Make a Sourdough Starter, Pumpkins with Flowers, and How to Make Velvet Pumpkins are this week's featured posts!

Encouraging Hearts and Home 09.30.2021

 

Hello and Welcome!

And now, it's time for this week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!

   

Introducing our team of Co-hosts! 

You may learn more about our team, right here! 

Thanks for joining in, we appreciate your visits, contributions, and comments!

Linda @ Apron Strings and other things.

Amy @ A Nest in the Rockies.

Jennifer @ Faithful Homestead.

Joanne @ Slices of Life.

Destiny @ Some Call it Destiny, and

Melynda @ Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household. 

Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let's all shine a positive light!

   

Most Viewed Post from Last Week:

Maple Walnut Loaf with Maple Glaze, from Little Frugal Homestead.

What will you be sharing today? And, thanks for joining in the fun, here at Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household!

Use the form below to share your family-friendly posts this week, and please consider these nice things you can do:

• Follow and/or subscribe to your host's blog.
• Visit a few other bloggers and show them your support. We all love getting comments, and who knows what inspiration you may find? Be sure to share the love--that's what a blog hop is all about!
• Check out our Encouraging Hearts & Home Pinterest board where each host pins her 10 favorite posts each week.
• Join us every Thursday!
• If you are interested in co-hosting, contact Linda at Apron Strings & Other Things!

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Oven Roasted Tomatoes for Sauce or Freezer Storage.

How to make Oven Roasted Tomatoes for Sauce or Freezer Storage. These delicious roasted tomatoes are another recipe for your "freezer pantry". They are perfect for the home gardener, who is harvesting more tomatoes than can be eaten fresh, but not enough for production line canning and preserving.

 

Funtastic Friday #351

Faux Pumpkin Pies, Ham Bone Soup with White Beans Kale and Sweet Potatoes, DIY Industrial Coffee Table, 8 Lovely Fall Free Printables, Time for a Make-Over, and Tinted Mason Jars are this week's featured posts!

Encouraging Hearts and Homes 09.23.2021

Our Fall Bucket List, Fall Tasks that Soothe, Street Art of Eugene, and Let's Talk About Mental Health are this week's featured posts!  

Morning Oats with Blueberry Maple Compote & Toasted Hemp Hearts

If you are looking for a new breakfast recipe that is a step-up from the usual bowl of oatmeal served at your house, you have come to the right place! Morning Oats with Maple Blueberry Compote and Toasted Hemp Hearts is one you will want to make very soon!

Marigolds are perfect for Chickens, and a tour of our Montana chicken coop!

Show your hens some love. Harvest the Marigold flower tops for your chickens! Marigolds are perfect for chickens! Fresh or dried, Marigolds added to nesting boxes will help repel insects and keep bugs out of the coop. Plus they will help keep your chickens insect-free. From the DIY Homemade Household side of the blog!

Funtastic Friday #350

Farm style Tiered Tray Vignette, Chunky Yarn Pumpkins, Best Lemon Bar Recipe, Why Is It So Hard to Declutter?, DIY End of the Bed Bench, and Repurposing a Collapsible Rack into a Shelf are this week's featured posts!

Encouraging Hearts and Home 09.16.2021

Sauce from Garden Tomatoes, Simple Crochet Face Scrubbies, Repurpose an Expandable Rack into a Shelf, and Menu Planning Fall 2021 are this week's featured posts!  

Funtastic Friday #349

How to Make Fire Water, Natural Cold and Flu Remedy, a Spoon Display Transformation, a Luxe Rustic Fall Wreath, Instant Pot Applesauce with Cinnamon, and Bread Pudding Muffins with  Crumb Topping are this week's featured posts! 

Encouraging Hearts and Home 09.09.2021

When Lightening Strikes, the Universe Pays Back, Exploring Pepin WI and the Laura Ingles Wilder Museum, Happier Holidays Begin in September, and 75 Self-Reliant Skills to Learn are this week's featured posts!  

How to Make an Egg Shovel, for the times your hens didn't use The Nesting Box!

Are you new to Chicken Keeping? So are we! Recently we discovered two caches of eggs laid by our young hens outside of the nesting box...although we are not experts in any way, we thought it would be fun to share what we have learned about keeping chickens, like how to make an Egg Shovel! From the DIY Homemade Household side of life!

 

Funtastic Friday #348

How to Make A Stylish Entry, How to Make A Fall Leaf Book Page Garland, A Coral Chalk Paint Dresser, How to Reupholster A Kitchen Chair on a Budget, Zucchini Salad, and Zucchini Tomato Gratin are this week's featured posts!

Encouraging Hearts and Home 09.02.2021

Pickled Green Beans, 8 Oat Recipes to Try Out, Things To Do On Your Vegas Vacation Besides Gamble, and The Strategy I Use To Maintain My Optimism As I Lose are this week's featured posts.  

Funtastic Friday #347

Subtle Changes, Big Changes, and Sunflowers, How to Create an Entryway, Repurpose a Crib Farmhouse Style, Single Serve Baked Blueberry Oatmeal, and Crocheted Lemon Slice Pillow are this week's featured posts!

Encouraging Hearts and Home 08.26.2021

How to Make Healthier Pizza, Pickling for Beginners, Gas Grill Tips for Beginners, and A Book Blast are this week's featured posts!  

Funtastic Friday # 346

Thrift Box Surprise, Faux Sea Glass Trinket Bottle and Votive, a Fall Wood Leaf Garland, 33 Trending Bathroom Faucets, Easy DIY Denim Bracelet from Old Jeans, and My Screened in Porch and Video Walk Through of my Vegetable Garden are this week's featured posts!.  

Encouraging Hearts and Home 08.19.2021

Amazing Date and Apricot Bread, My Top 10 Favorite Food Blogs, Upcycle Tee Shirts to Gift Bags, and How to String Outdoor Lights are this week's featured posts!  

One Cup Two Cup Three Cups Lentil Soup!

Lentil soup is one of the most delicious soups to offer your friends and family! But it does not have to be heavy with too many flavors. One Cup Two Cup Three Cups Lentil Soup is fresh, bright, and just what you need in the way of the perfect recipe for lentil soup...

Raspberry Sauce with Port and Cinnamon, a delicious taste of summer!

Raspberry Sauce with Port and Cinnamon is bursting with the taste of summer! Fortunately, you can store some in the freezer, and enjoy that same taste of summer, all winter long...

Funtastic Friday #345

Adventures in Thrifting Part 12, Leopard Overalls, Chocolate Chip Zucchini Chip Bread, Cute DIY Tin & Soda Can Planters,  How to Make a Small Artificial Succulent Garden, DIY Grill Tools Organizer, and Black Bean Salad are this week's featured posts!

Encouraging Hearts and Home 08.12.2021

Bacon Jalapeno Red Eye Jam, How to Make a Floral Crown, and Tri-Fold Card with Cute Mice, and Lemonade Recipe are my featured posts this week!  

How to make Old Fashioned Egg Custard in your pressure cooker!

Old Fashioned Egg Custard is a time-honored old fashion dessert that many including me, never grow tired of! And the good thing is that you can make it in your Instant Pot. Take a look, I will show you how...

How to make Carrot Top Pesto, fresh and delicious!

Do you love fresh carrots with soft green tops? Good because I am sharing how to use the tender carrot tops to make pesto! Carrot Top Pesto is the perfect way to enjoy not just the carrots, but also the green tops of the carrots coming from your own garden or the local Farmer's Market! 

The BIG Fix! Or how we remedied our snow melt puddle...

Water water everywhere! Part of our yard was very sloped. Unfortunately, that slope stopped right at the path to enter and leave the house. Not a problem until the snow melted each spring...and The BIG Fix got rid of the water and gave us a nice garden area to enjoy! From the DIY Homemade Household side of the blog!

Funtastic Friday #344

And the Landscape Continues!, DIY Thanks a Melon Jar, IKEA Hemmes Hack Upcycled Dresser with Wallpaper, Back to School Teacher Gift with Free Printable, a Tablet Wedge, and Strawberry Crumble Bars are this week's featured posts!

 

Encouraging Hearts and Home 08.05.2021

August 2021 Dinner Menu, Orange Marmalade Almond Bars, How to Make a Key Fob Wristlet, and Easy Southern Pickled Okra are this week's featured posts!

  

Funtastic Friday #343

How to Make a Paper Snippet Roll, a Grinch Ornament, Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken, How to Make Fried Peach Pies Using Canned Biscuits, and Pom Pom Critters are this week's featured posts!

Encouraging Hearts and Home 07.29.2021

Our Smokey Mountain Vacation, How to Make a Butler's Pantry, In Garden Vermicomposting, and Asian Noodle Stir Fry with Oyster Sauce are this week's featured posts!  

Grapefruit and Rosemary Grilled Chicken.

A grapefruit, a sprig of rosemary, a little time and a few chicken thighs, and before you know it dinner is ready! Grapefruit and Rosemary Grilled Chicken, your new summertime favorite.

 

Funtastic Friday # 342

Screened in Porch Updates for Summer, How to Declutter Your Bedroom, Apple Pie Shortbread Bars, How to Reupholster a Foot Stool, Stir Fried Red Cabbage With Ginger and Chives, and Oven Baked Ribs are this week's featured posts!

Encouraging Hearts and Home 07.22.2021

A Simple Summer Center Piece, Marbled Banana Bread, and No Yarn Bowl? Hack One! are this week's featured posts!  

Funtastic Friday #341

20 Easy Crockpot Summer Meals, Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Ring, S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches, How to Make Kosher Dill Barrel Pickles, Mini Mason Jar Crafts, and  DIY Farmhouse Upcycle Pot Holder are this week's featured posts!