That HomeSteading Mama

On the homestead, we learn to treasure every part of the harvest. We celebrate the deep satisfaction of turning simple ingredients into nourishing meals. But some dishes do more than just feed the body; they tell the story of where you come from. For me, few things are as culturally meaningful as the Collard Sandwich —a true staple of my Lumbee heritage  from North Carolina. If you’ve never had one, you might be picturing a cold-cut sandwich with a leafy garnish. Think again.

I saw a social media post the other day, that went something along the lines of, "people who can make gravy, think their better than everyone else". The author of the post was saying that because gravy is hard to make, the people who can make it successfully have somehow leveled up their cooking game. To those who are inexperienced in the kitchen, making gravy or any roux from scratch, for that matter seems challenging. In actuality, it isn't. The base of any gravy is the