Homesteading

Life is always throwing challenges and changes at us. It happens no matter where we live in the world. For better or worse, we must learn to cope with whatever …

When was the last time (or the first time) you knowingly ate tallow? Could you appreciate the flavor? Or did you happen to bite off more than you could chew? …

Lemon? This time of year? You bet. Citrus fruits are at their best in the winter, at least here in the states. And who doesn’t need a little boost of …

I like to try and live seasonally as much as possible. These days we can eat pretty much anything year-round. But I think we miss out on how special certain …

Buying gifts for homesteaders isn’t easy. Most people who follow this lifestyle value minimalism and prefer to own fewer possessions. But there’s no reason to despair; with a little foresight, …

Christmas is on the horizon, and it will be here before you can say, “partridge in a pear tree.” But before things get too crazy with shopping and Christmas cards …

If you like to eat avocados, you may have wondered what to do with the pits or seeds inside them. As you may have discovered, these take a long while …

Are you prepared to be without modern day conveniences in an emergency? If not, the time to get prepared is now, because you just never know when your situation could …

Growing up, I have fond memories of my dad making simple but delicious meals. Steak with a side of plain elbow macaroni swimming in butter and salt and pepper. Or …

Very soon, we’ll gather with our families to give thanks for all the good in our lives. We’ll gather around the table and consume a meal that took hours to …

Call them hazelnuts in raw honey, honey-marinated roasted nuts or simply nuts in honey; the end result will always be a spoonful of pure yum. When making hazelnuts in honey, …

If you find that you’re jumping in the car to go shopping far more often than you’d like, or are relying heavily on products with brand names that you recognize …

When trying to live a sustainable way of life, one of the goals is to switch to renewable sources of power to keep your home warm. You can run an …

At the peak of every autumn apple harvest, one quickly begins to search for clever ways to preserve bucketloads of apples. Then the thought eventually bubbles up – is apple …

Do you guys remember when fall was just fall and not ‘Pumpkin Spice Season’? Starbucks made one little latte, and we all fell down the rabbit hole. Every candle or …

Don’t you love easy food? There’s something so satisfying about saying, “I made it from scratch,” and knowing that it took you all of five minutes to make. Honey-fermented ginger …

It happens every year. You’re happily pruning your basil, making pesto, and throwing together caprese salads. You’ll throw a few basil leaves in here and there when you’re cooking. And …

Growing potatoes is like digging for buried treasure. Only, instead of finding gold doubloons, you find future mashed potatoes and french fries on this treasure hunt. Related Reading: 15 Potato …

As anyone who cans yearly can tell you, keeping yourself well-stocked with canning jars is a never-ending struggle. Jars break or chip from being used year after year. And some …

Can we talk about how great pumpkins are? I know, I know, I think everyone is a little Pumpkin Spiced-out. But I’m talking just straight-up pumpkin. Aside from being cool …

Mushrooms are one of those foods that you rarely find a tepid response too. “Mushrooms? Oh, I love them; I wouldn’t order a pizza without them.” “Mushrooms? Gross! Why would …

Behind the woven garden fence, where the pumpkins are blushing with bright orange cheeks, the beets and chard are still standing up proudly – demanding attention in the dwindling sea …

I love chutney. I want that printed on a t-shirt, and maybe a bumper sticker too. Definitely a mug. (Sidenote: I just looked, you can get an “I Love Chutney” …

I promise this isn’t going to be yet another post about the food blogger who suddenly discovered they actually liked Brussels sprouts. Because let’s face it, everyone and their brother …