The Homemade Mother

Easter lunch this year started at midnight… because apparently that’s when responsible adults start a 5 lb brisket in the slow cooker 😂

And somehow? It worked.

The brisket was tender, pull-apart, packed with deep flavour, and fed all 7 of us with room to spare. The day before, I also decided Easter needed a “special drink,” so naturally I hand-juiced 5 lemons and simmered lavender petals for homemade lavender lemonade… because I clearly don’t believe in making things easy for myself.

We had mashed potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, potato salad, buns, salad, carrot cake, apple crisp, and a house full of people in our small space. Oh, and it was literally snowing outside for Easter — but inside still felt warm, full, loud, and so good.

All in all, it turned out way better than I expected.

Stay tuned for the things I’d do differently next time.

Part two - What I do when I don't know what I'm doing. Brisket.

Step one: research like confidence can be downloaded.

Step two: pick the recipe least likely to ruin Easter.

Step three: avoid it for a little longer.

Step four: proceed with entirely manufactured confidence.

Wish me luck and stay tuned for how it turns out!

I promise my snail mail club will be way better than this audio!

You truly won't believe it's gluten and dairy free and that's the whole point!

No more suffering! Enjoy all the good things in life!