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the last week of school–old school style
Perhaps you’re curious what the last week of school was like in the olden days. That’s pretty easy. At the Damsel’s school, we went to class. Yup. Right up to the bitter end. The Damsel has noticed a...
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make your own ricotta cheese in five minutes
Homemade ricotta? Really? That smooth, beautiful layer of yum in lasagna? Yes, dear students, it’s possible. And it’s as easy as kindergarten. The Damsel suspects you have everything you need, at this...
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buying meat, old school style
Once upon a time, when you wanted to buy some meat for your family, you went to the butcher shop. Things were a little more compartmentalized back then. There were no such things as super-mega-marts...
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beauty tips on the cheap and natural
Class: welcome substitute teacher Cassie Aimes. Enjoy the British spellings! The Damsel decided not to edit them because, well, they look awesome. Good Old-Fashioned Beauty Remedies As being frugal...
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homemade ginger ale
Dear students, Please welcome Janet@Simply So Good, who writes a darn good blog. And takes pretty pictures, too. This post on making your own ginger ale caught the Damsel’s eye because at the New Old...
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A History of Natural Yeast Baking, and Why it Matters
Guest blog by Caleb Warnock, author of The Art of Baking with Natural Yeast: Breads, Pancakes, Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls and Muffins and the national bestseller Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency Used...
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old school stove
Sometimes older is better. Someday, this old school oven shall preside over the Damsel’s kitchen. From this angle, she can see no down side. Someday. Someday. Anyone have any info on whether this...
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broken toys–fix?
Pin ItToday the Damsel welcomes guest poster Sarah Brooks. How to Make Good Use of Broken Toys The definition and perception of what makes a good toy has changed over the years. While we might agree...
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wrap me in an apron
Pin It I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principle use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash...
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