Recipes

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 …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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. …

It’s that time of year when home gardens are producing epic amounts of vegetables, especially cucumbers! While it may be tough to eat an abundance of cucumbers fresh, it’s super …

No matter how successfully you make tomatoes ripen more quickly in your garden, chances are you will still be left with a number of green tomatoes to use up at …

Autumn is right on our doorstep, just as it will be coming to yours in due time. We can see it in the yellow leaves falling gracefully from the trees …

There’s no better feeling than bringing in a bumper harvest from the garden, but when you find yourself with an overabundance, it can be hard to know how to deal …

It’s that time of year where summer gardens are producing hot peppers in enormous quantities! The thing about hot peppers though, is you can only eat so many before they …

You’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is switchel anyway?” It’s only the best drink option to beat the crazy summer heat!  If you’ve ever read the Little House …

Every summer zucchinis take control of the garden, some growing large enough to give more then 15 cups of grated green pulp per fruit! Even though zucchini is commonly treated …

Making natural pectin from unripe windfall apples is a great way to avoid waste. Have you ever thought it a shame that all those unripe apples fall from your trees …

The thyme is taking over the herb garden. There comes the point in every summer where my thyme plants reach critical mass. They become a conquering force encroaching on bordering …

A nutritious and healthy source of fat is vital food and energy for everyone. And it is extremely important for all self-reliant homesteaders who raise and butcher animals to acquire …

For many of us, the first time we heard of a shrub outside of the garden center was on a cocktail menu. For me specifically, it was a drink at …

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When tomatoes are ripe and in season – make salsa! You already know that tomatoes are good for you – they are one …

I don’t know about you, but I love the crispy snap of a good pickle. Be it cucumber, green bean, or carrot, you just can’t beat that satisfying vinegary crunch. …

If you’ve ever tried to hard cook then peel farm fresh eggs, you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. The egg white sticks stubbornly to the shell and …

When you grow your own produce, it’s sometimes difficult to determine how much to plan for. There are dozens of factors that can affect production, and you might find yourself …

When apricots are deliciously ripe and in season, there are three ways to take care of the overabundance quickly: 1. Eat them fresh. 2. Dehydrate them. 3. Make apricot jam …

If you’re looking to explore the wild side of baking, there’s no better style to master than sourdough. This fizzy, fermented bread has a tang like no other, and you’ll …