“MA! The MEATLOAF!” (I had to do it…) If you don’t get the reference, that’s probably a good thing! When the word meatloaf comes to…
How to Make the Most Savory Beef Stew
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…
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…
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…
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 All Purpose Spray
When it comes to cleaning sprays, it can be hard to find ones without harmful chemicals. A lot are filled with parabens, phthalates, triclosan, and…
Why You Should Make DIY household Cleaners/Soaps
A lot of people are making their own soaps, all purpose cleaners and even laundry detergent. Why is there such a big movement to DIY…
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…