Living

Living a life full of adventure is important to us! We’re never bored on the homestead… too busy to be bored! This category is a hodgepodge of life! From projects on the homestead, family, and amazing discoveries right here on Kowalski Mountain.

Harvest grain mill and a bag of grain

Fresh Milled Flour Gift Guide: The Best Useful Tools for Milling and Baking

For anyone passionate about baking with whole grains, fresh-milled flour is the only way to ensure your family has the most nutrient-dense baked goods. Not only does it give you complete control over the quality of your ingredients, but it ensures you bake with whole wheat flour at its peak nutrition level. If you’re looking…

not-so-traditional-black-forest-cake

Amazing Twist: It’s a Not-So-Traditional Black Forest Cake Recipe

Traditional black forest cake is a German dessert that gained popularity in the 1930s. Layers of chocolate cake, cherries, cherry brandy, and creamy whipped cream frosting make an impressive holiday dessert. While I am not a fan of cooked cherries, my not-so-traditional black forest cake recipe is a delicious and alcohol-free variation of this classic…