WELCOME
I’m Andrea!
Come along with me as I explore home cooking, homemaking, and homesteading through food history and household hints from the past. Be inspired by old-fashioned recipes, tips, & know-how to simplify your life.
I love reading historical books on cookery, gardening, and domestic skills. The connection between our food, the land, and our homes grounds me. I love growing and preparing foods that are simple, wholesome, and not processed.
By looking at the past, we can find inspiration for our homes, hearths, and homesteads!
Fun Facts About Me
I’d rather be
taking care of my bees
sipping on
coffee
visiting
colonial williamsburg
baking
a sweet treat
my weekends
in a used bookstore
Favorite Cookbook
Fannie farmer, 11th ed.
My Favorite household tip
My Favorite recipe
My Favorite how to post
Where this all began
While teaching US history, specifically Virginia State History, I became fascinated with how people lived in different centuries. I was intrigued by all aspects of daily life from growing, preparing, and preserving food to taking care of the home and one’s health.
Over the last decade, I’ve become a historical foodie and traditional skills junkie! I love creating modern versions of historical recipes to savor with family and friends, whether cooked on a hearth or in my kitchen.
Also, I enjoy foraging wild edibles, harvesting culinary herbs, growing mushrooms, using natural home remedies, keeping bees, and planting natives for pollinators. So, join me on my journey to getting back to basics and trying to live the good life!
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