Maple Custard Recipe

Maple Custard Recipeby: Hilary ElmerPublished on: 23/01/2026

This custard has a texture like flan. It is just sweet enough without being too sweet.

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Maple Custard Recipe

Delicious Pork Tamale Recipe

Delicious Pork Tamale Recipeby: Hilary ElmerPublished on: 18/12/2025

Tamales are the ultimate family tradition, but finding clean ingredients shouldn't be a chore. In this post, I’m sharing my hack for making delicious, pasture-raised pork tamales without the struggle of sourcing organic corn husks. From the science of nixtamalized masa to the secret of using parchment paper, learn how to whip up a batch of 'melt-in-your-mouth' tamales that are as healthy as they are traditional.

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Delicious Pork Tamale Recipe

Egg Nog Taste Test: Raw vs Cooked

Egg Nog Taste Test: Raw vs Cookedby: Hilary ElmerPublished on: 11/12/2025

Does cooking ruin good egg nog, or improve it?

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Egg Nog Taste Test: Raw vs Cooked

Flakey Lard Pie Crust & Pumpkin Pie from Scratch

Flakey Lard Pie Crust & Pumpkin Pie from Scratchby: Hilary ElmerPublished on: 16/10/2025

Flakey Lard Pie Crust & Pumpkin Pie from Scratch Summary: Rediscover the "secret ingredient" to the world's flakiest pastry: leaf lard. In this holiday-ready guide, we bust the myths about animal fats and show you how to use Vitamin D-rich pasture-raised lard to create a tender, golden crust. Paired with a creamy, maple-sweetened pumpkin filling made from real, whole ingredients, this "from-scratch" recipe proves that dessert can be both nourishing and indulgent. Learn the science of keeping your fat cold and your gluten relaxed for a professional-grade pie that's best enjoyed with a tall, cold glass of raw milk.

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Flakey Lard Pie Crust & Pumpkin Pie from Scratch