Homesteading

Homesteaders tend to fall automatically into the DIY lifestyle category. We are self-reliant creators, workers and doers. As clever as our hands are, sometimes they need the help of a …

Beets, like Brussels sprouts, are loved by a few courageous souls, it is likeable by a beet-conscious crowd and loathed by others. They are healthy, easy-to-grow vegetables which can bring …

I’m constantly amazed at the number of foods that can be made easily at home that taste infinitely better than their store-bought counterparts. The best example is homemade yogurt. There …

Did you know that the buttermilk we use today has nothing at all to do with making butter? Most of us know that when you make butter, what’s left over …

Knowledge is power. And if your aim in life is to be a self-reliant gardener and/or homesteader, there are plenty of essential skills to learn! The homesteading experience often starts …

Garlic is noted for having both antibacterial and antiviral qualities, as well as boasting a whole other suite of health-boosting properties. Antioxidant-rich garlic is known to help prevent, and treat, …

Once you realize how fun and beneficial raising chickens can be, you make every effort to make the experience better for the chickens, and yourself!  Related Reading: 10 Things Nobody …

One can easily fall in love with hazelnuts for many reasons beyond our control, the first being a chocolatey hazelnut spread, resembling Nutella. You can spread it generously on pancakes, …

Let’s face it – gift giving can be hard. How many times have you plastered on a fake smile and forced an, “Oh, this is…nice,” over a gift you weren’t …

Winter squashes make the most delicious pies. True or false? If you answered true, you most certainly love squash, and chances are great that you may even have some giant …

About ten years ago I got it into my head that I was going to start making wine, mead, and hard ciders. I imagined myself opening a bubbling bottle of …

If you’ve ever tasted homemade butter, then you know it’s far superior to anything you can get in the store. Nothing beats the creamy, slightly salty taste of fresh, homemade …

Hey folks, it’s Fall, and you know what that means. Pumpkin season! I can hardly drive more than a few miles without passing a farm stand, a pumpkin patch, or …

You’ve just left the busy-ness of the city, to move out to the countryside, where everyday life moves a lot slower. The excitement of less stress, fewer distractions and more …

Winter can be tough on chickens, and it’s coming soon. If you take the proper steps to winterize the chicken coop right now, it will mean a much more comfortable …

I know, I know, you’re thinking, but onion powder is so cheap, why bother making your own? Because homemade onion powder is superior in every way to the store-bought stuff, …

Did you buy a flock of chickens hoping to save money on eggs, and then find that they cost more to care for than eggs do? We did too. We …

I kind of have a thing for pine trees.  If you were to ask my family how I feel about pine trees, they would probably roll their eyes and groan. …

Many homesteads rely on wood-fired stoves or boilers for space and water heating. Many people also cook in a wood-fired range or regularly do so over an open fire. Even …

Stewed quince with honey is a recipe of ancient origin, appearing in Roman cookbooks in the late 4th or early 5th century. Then along came sugar. And it changed everything. …

Whether you heat your home with wood or just enjoy sitting around a fire pit with friends and family, there’s nothing as comforting as the warmth and dancing light of …

One of my earliest memories is of sitting on my grandfather’s lap as a toddler. We were sitting next to the big old cookstove in grandma’s kitchen. I had an …

If you’ve had the privilege of using an Instant Pot, then welcome to the world of quicker cooking. Electric pressure cookers are transforming the process of putting dinner on the …

Do you love your Instant Pot, but feel like it could do more for you? Maybe you’re ready to branch out beyond the basics and see what this machine can …