While Learning And Yearning is not a gluten-free blog, per se, I try to keep grains in my diet to a minimum. My friend Kara, from Journey Through Homeopathy developed this recipe for her family for gluten free pancakes and they are the best I’ve ever had! So much better than the paleo mix I’ve been using for years.
Continue ReadingCanned Pears Sweetened with Maple Syrup

We have two beautiful espalier pear trees that are finally, after 5 or 6 years, producing enough pears that I am able to can some for winter use. And we really enjoy these canned pears sweetened with maple syrup instead of sugar.
Continue ReadingVenison Swiss Steak
It’s hunting season in our neck of the woods and time to give thanks for more meat for the freezer. Swiss Steak is just about our favorite way to eat venison.
Continue ReadingCrispy Goodness: Batter Fried Hosta Shoots
Looking to add a unique twist to your culinary repertoire? Try this unexpectedly delicious appetizer or side dish – batter fried hosta shoots – that will surprise your taste buds!
Continue ReadingHomemade Chamomile Soap for Sensitive Skin
Gentle Bar Soap for Babies (and those with sensitive skin)
At the time I first created this homemade chamomile soap recipe, we had a brand new great-nephew to fuss over, so I wanted to come up with a gentle bar soap just for him, for times when soap is needed.
Continue ReadingMaple Sweetened Chili Sauce with Canning Instructions
Chunky Chili Sauce Recipe
There was a local company who made amazing chili sauce using their own farm grown vegetables, and we purchased from them for 25 or 30 years. They recently went out of business, and while I’ve made my own homemade chili sauce here and there from our garden produce, it just wasn’t the same.
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