Heartistic Desires

Homemaking is an Art of the Heart and Soul.

Good Morning, Spring!

Cori | May 17, 2010

Good Morning! I have to say that I love living in Utah; I have found very few things I dislike about life here. But these ant piles completely freak me out! This one was by our garage door this morning when we stepped out for our walk. They’re Everywhere! It seems like they’re all over [...]

Homemade Bread, Something Cool to Drink, Etc.

Cori | July 15, 2009

I have been working on making a great loaf of homemade bread again. I use to make bread all the time, but haven’t regularly for several years. I’ve been experimenting with different recipes and trying new things and today’s attempt turned out really well; I’m pleased! The Cinnamon-Swirl loaf looks very good this time – [...]

Growing Herbs

Cori | April 1, 2009

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been dreaming of growing fresh herbs and vegetables. Maybe its spring fever; or I’m getting more accustomed to the idea that if I don’t grow it, I have to “drive in to town” to get it. Or that I now live in a climate that doesn’t fight against [...]

Bean Method Revisited

Cori | March 29, 2009

I’ve had requests for more precise instructions on my method for bottling beans. First, let me say that I am not an expert and I don’t know that my way is the most correct; there are other methods. I will gladly share my method, but do check the manual that came with your canner, buy [...]