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 really do. Or maybe you've not committed to buying an Instant Pot yet and want to see what it can do before you invest. What Is An Instant Pot? “Instant Pot” is the name of a popular brand of electric pressure cooker that’s transforming the weeknight dinner game. It's had over 35,000 ratings on Amazon and was one of Amazon's … [Read more...] about 19 Uses For An Instant Pot You’ve Probably Never Thought Of
Homesteading
How to Make 5 Minute Fridge Pickles
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 easy to preserve them to enjoy later. These five minute fridge pickles are so simple, and truly only take five minutes! They’re made with ingredients you likely already have on hand, but if you don’t, you could easily substitute any of the flavorings in the brine for something you already have in your … [Read more...] about How to Make 5 Minute Fridge Pickles
3 Easy Ways To Dry Hot Peppers
Watching and tending to an abundance of peppers in the garden is a very rewarding experience indeed. But how many hot peppers can you realistically eat at once? Half of one? Just a slice? It all depends on how spicy they are - and how much you love them! Of course, you can always pickle hot peppers to spice up your winter dishes. However if you are running out of shelf space, or simply don't have quite enough to fill a jar, then drying hot peppers is definitely the way to go. … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Ways To Dry Hot Peppers
5 Uses for Fall Leaves on the Homestead
Fall is finally here with it’s cool, crisp weather and pumpkin spice everything. The changing fall foliage is beautiful too, until it starts coating your lawn and needs to be dealt with. But wait! Don’t throw out those fall leaves, there are some great uses for them on your homestead that will help your garden and livestock through the long winter. Fall leaves are a great asset to your homestead, they can add rich nutrients to the garden and be a major source of entertainment as … [Read more...] about 5 Uses for Fall Leaves on the Homestead
Harvesting Walnuts – Collecting, Drying and Storing
Autumn is spectacular season, full of pumpkin pies, apple fritters and quince cheese. It also happens to be full of nuts. At this very moment, walnuts upon walnuts are falling to the ground with the help of strong mid-autumn winds. If you have a mature walnut growing in your backyard, consider yourself lucky. And if a neighbor is offering to let you pick theirs, go for it and harvest as much as you can fit in your baskets and buckets. The time to collect them is now - just remember to … [Read more...] about Harvesting Walnuts – Collecting, Drying and Storing
14 Ways to Make Money From Your Backyard Chickens
No homestead feels complete without a flock of chickens. Whether you live out in the country or own a quarter-acre lot in the city, there’s a good chance you’ve considered adding some feathered fowl to the landscape. But what if you want to make your birds more than backyard pets? It turns out there are tons of ways to get your poultry to pay for itself, and maybe even turn a profit. If you’re ready to make your flock work for you, keep reading to learn about 14 ways to make money … [Read more...] about 14 Ways to Make Money From Your Backyard Chickens