Live Intentional. Live Unconventionally.
From-scratch recipes, food preservation, and faith-filled encouragement for everyday life.
From Scratch Cooking
Real recipes made with real ingredients.
Food Preservation
Freezing, canning, and pantry storage tips.
Homestead Living
Gardening, chickens, and practical self-reliance.
Faith & Encouragement
Biblical wisdom for everyday life.
Latest from the Kitchen
Easy Homemade Vanilla Caramel Coffee Creamer
There is something especially comforting about starting the morning with a hot cup of coffee…
Best Homemade Flour Tortillas From Scratch
Soft, warm, and wonderfully tender, homemade flour tortillas are much easier to make than you…
Avocado Crema
Easy Homemade Avocado Crema Creamy, fresh, and full of bright lime flavor, this homemade avocado…
Hot & Mild Chipotle Chicken With Cilantro Lime Rice
Smoky, flavorful, and easy to customize, this chipotle chicken with cilantro lime rice is a…
Why Live Unconventionally?
In a world of convenience, we choose intention. We believe in knowing where our food comes from, preserving what’s in season, gathering around the table, and building a life centered on faith and purpose.
Preserve the Harvest
Practical ways to store, freeze, can, and stretch your food for the seasons ahead.
Flash Freezing Fruit
Store seasonal fruit to enjoy year-round.
Canning Basics
Learn water bath and pressure canning methods.
Pantry Storage
Organize and extend your shelf-stable foods.
Freeze Dryer Ideas
Preserve meals, snacks, and garden harvests long term.
Watch & Cook With Us
Join us as we cook from scratch, preserve food, and explore a more intentional way of living.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
— Colossians 3:23