Elisabeth’s Reviews > Hand Made: The Modern Woman's Guide to Made-from-Scratch Living > Status Update

But when looking at what we’re going to do for the day, we’ve got to do some pruning. We’re getting out those shears and getting this tree into shape. Decide what things truly have to be done for the day and prune off the rest.

Mom always made applesauce in the fall. It’s truly best warm right off the stove. We love it over biscuits, on pancakes, and of course, just for plain eating. The other reason I love applesauce is because I can use it in my baking as a substitute for oil.

Biscuit dough freezes really well. I often make a double batch and freeze the second sheet of unbaked biscuits. After an hour or so (or whenever you remember), transfer the biscuits to a sealable freezer container and store in the freezer for up to six months. Take out and bake as normal whenever the urge (or unexpected company) hits you. You may need to increase baking time by 2 minutes.

Feed the soul first and there will be enough to fill everything else.

Hospitality starts in the heart and flows out in our deeds.

If our first reaction to having someone visit is stress, that’s a sure sign something is out of balance.