Everything Homemade

05/16/2026

Literally everything.

Mayo? I can make that.
Soap? Just need some lard.
Candles? We’ve got beeswax.
New dress? Let me pull out my sewing machine.

Anyone else as neurotic as I am?!

05/16/2026

PUDDING BASE MIX
This recipe is never low in my house! One recipe, ANY FLAVOR is pudding.
Ingredients:

1 ⅔ cup sugar
1 ¼ cup cornstarch
1 ¼ cup milk powder
1 ½ tsp salt

Directions:

Whisk 1/2 CUP dry mix with 2 cups half and half, and 3 egg yolks.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick and glossy (about 5–10 minutes).
Refrigerate for 1-3 hours, ENJOY!
YIELDS: ABOUT 1 QUART JAR

Alllllll the variations are on my blog⬇️⬇️

https://thehomemademess.com/pudding-base-dry-mix/

05/16/2026

Has anyone ever tried something similar to this? Let me know! Would love to make different variations of it!

05/08/2026

Give me all your tips and tricks for canning. What are some things you can? What if you don't currently have a garden?

05/08/2026

What does everyone think about this virus? Are you more willing to make things from scratch if this is a replay of the Covid?

05/06/2026

Give me 5 cheap meals for feed a picky family of 5 for dinner!

05/04/2026

Does anyone make their own soap or shampoo? I'm looking for a good recipe that makes shampoo in bulk. I'm trying to decide which type of base to use for the soap

04/30/2026

How is everyone this morning? It looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous day!

04/28/2026

Show me your “grandma” kitchens!!!