If you’re looking for a sure fire way to sound crunchy, tell people that you drink raw milk. You might hear a “gasp!” or see…
Tallow: The Many Uses and Benefits
Tallow has gained a lot of press from the crunchy community in recent years. As nose to tail eating has gained popularity, it only makes…
All You Need to Know About Farm Fresh Eggs
My husband had chickens growing up, and I always heard him saying how nothing compares to a farm fresh egg. I had no comparison, because…
Nose to Tail Eating: What it is and Why it is Important.
Nose to tail eating is the process of eating all parts of the animal. Not just the coveted filet mignon or chicken breast. With nose…
Seeing the Blessings in the “Now”
I have struggled with contentment. And I would be willing to bet that you have too. Unfortunately, we live in a time where our lives…
The Basics of Fermenting Vegetables
There are many ways to preserve food from your garden. Canning, freezing, and drying are all ways we hear about and most people have probably…
Easy Fall Garden Planting and Preparation Tips
It’s mid to late summer and fall is just around the corner. What are your plans? Clean up the garden and prep for spring? Or,…
The Best Ways to Preserve Herbs
Are you sitting there staring at your basil plant wondering how on earth you are going to use all that basil before it goes bad?…
How to Can Like a Homesteader
Your summer harvest has boomed and now you are ready to save some of that goodness for the winter. Canning is a homesteading tradition that…
Easy Homemade Laundry Detergent
Everyone loves the way laundry smells coming out of the dryer. That fresh linen scent. But did you know that scent is usually made up…