Soups, stews, and crock pot meals are my staples around dinner time in the winter. What says warm and cozy better than a steaming bowl…
Homemade Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
So, I know what you are thinking. Why would someone put bone broth in a cup of rich and delicious hot chocolate?? Because you cannot…
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…
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…
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…
Quick and Easy Granola
Granola is a great go to breakfast or snack when you are short on time. This quick and easy granola recipe is healthy, simple to…
Easy Homemade Strawberry Jam (With Pectin)
Who doesn’t love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Take it up a notch with your own handpicked strawberries and homemade jam and you…
Benefits of Ginger and Ways to Use the Spice
Ginger is a commonly used spice that adds great flavor to any dish. It can be used in all forms; fresh, dried, powdered, even as…
How to Create a Sourdough Starter
If you have been in the “crunchy community” for any amount of time, chances are you know someone who makes their own sourdough. Sourdough is…