Was a vendor at our local Cotton Festival. Beautiful day with music, lots of vendors and nice conversations. Cookies, breads, taco seasoning & pancake mix #festival #shoplocal #smallbusiness #bakedgoods

2 cups rolling oats 2 cups chopped almonds 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/3 maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract Maple Nut Granola (gluten-free, refined sugar-free) May 18, 2023 · 16 Comments Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Sweet, crunchy clusters filled with maple and cinnamo

It was farmers market day today. I sold pancake mix, taco & ranch seasoning. Also jalapeño cheddar bread & spice cookies. It was the first time I sold pancake mix & the seasonings. I sold out of the ranch and sold more of the pancake mix than I thought I would. Support your loca

This has been my recent drink kick the past couple of days. #drink #tea @Lemon8 Food #lemon8food

Last night my husband made the spontaneous decision to bring home a new puppy. Meet our new boy, Apex. 🐾 he’s 2 months old & is a Catahoula/Black Mouth Cur mix. #lemon8diarychallenge #puppy #puppyoflemon8

The temps are cooling down so we made chili last night. In need of a chili recipe? Here’s the one I use. 2 lb ground beef 2 small green peppers 1 small yellow onion 2 15 oz cans Diced Tomatoes 15 oz can Tomato Sauce 6 oz can Tomato Paste 15 oz water 2 15 oz cans kidney beans (drained &am

We have a cookout we are going to tomorrow. Naturally I said I’d bring dessert, so I made 3 dozen chocolate chip cookies. Here’s the recipe. 8 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 & 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 t

This is definitely the most roses I’ve seen at one time growing in our yard. Makes me curious how many more I can expect to see. Do you have roses growing in your yard? Also, excuse the unfinished lime wash on our house. It’s been so hot we are waiting for cooler temps to finish it. #ro

2 cups flour 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp all spice 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup corn syrup In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, all spice & salt. Using a stand mixer, beat together butter & brown sugar. Ad

Yesterday my husband and I decided to go check out a soda & candy store at our local mall. We got all kinds of funky sodas & candy. This is the first soda I tried. Tasted like Christmas in a glass with its nice warm spices. Ever tried this before?! #soda #drinks #drinksoflemon8 #d

I’m preparing for the Farmers Market this weekend so I started getting my cookies ready today. I’ll be selling my chocolate chip & s’mores cookies. Last time I’ll be selling the s’mores for the year as I’ll switch to my fall menu next month. Interested in these recipes? Check out my previous po

It’s been a little while since I’ve been to chick fil a. I had some rewards to use up before they expired so figured why not treat myself today. I got one of my favorite drinks, the Sun Joy aka tea & lemonade, a 5 piece & a market salad. The Sun Joy is definitely my number 1 & t

#lemon8diarychallenge #chickens #chickenvibes #backyardchickens #backyardflock

The past week I’ve been experimenting with homemade sodas. It all started with me wanting a healthier version of Sprite. Sprite is my all time favorite soda. The homemade Sprite turned into trying cherry vanilla, then turned into cherry limeade & a cherry kiwi soda. I’ll share how I’ve been mak

Just finished this book today. Always love a good twist ending. Definitely recommend. #lemon8diarychallenge #readreadread #reading #author

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Doing daily gratitude has really helped keep me in a more positive mindset. Last November I started writing down what I’m thankful for in honor of Thanksgiving. By January I had purchased this journal have been using it since New Years. Writing down what I’m grateful for not only reminds me of what

Using up some homemade French bread to make French bread pizza for dinner last night. This loaf was pizza sauce, minced garlic, diced onions, mozzarella cheese & some fresh basil from the garden to top it off. #frenchbread #frenchbreadpizza #bakedgoods #bread #breadmaking #p

I was watching my cameras earlier today and caught this clip. Look at her go! 😂 Did you see her? #lemon8diarychallenge #Lemon8 #chickens #backyardchickens

Sat on the porch with my coffee and enjoyed the view of my front yard before it got to be incredibly hot today. Here’s your reminder to enjoy nature. #lemon8diarychallenge #mundanemoment #nature