How To Make Traditional Switchel (Haymaker’s Punch)
You’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is switchel anyway?” It’s only the best drink option to beat the crazy summer heat! If you’ve ever read the Little House …
Recipes
Homemade Savory Zucchini Relish
Every summer zucchinis take control of the garden, some growing large enough to give more then 15 cups of grated green pulp per fruit! Even though zucchini is commonly treated …
How To Make Natural Pectin From Unripe Windfall Apples
Making natural pectin from unripe windfall apples is a great way to avoid waste. Have you ever thought it a shame that all those unripe apples fall from your trees …
How to Make Thyme-Infused Syrup & 5 Recipes That Use It
The thyme is taking over the herb garden. There comes the point in every summer where my thyme plants reach critical mass. They become a conquering force encroaching on bordering …
How To Render Lard On The Stove & Ways To Use It
A nutritious and healthy source of fat is vital food and energy for everyone. And it is extremely important for all self-reliant homesteaders who raise and butcher animals to acquire …
How To Make Delicious 3 Ingredient Fruit Shrubs
For many of us, the first time we heard of a shrub outside of the garden center was on a cocktail menu. For me specifically, it was a drink at …
The Best Ever Wild Fermented Salsa Recipe Without Whey
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When tomatoes are ripe and in season – make salsa! You already know that tomatoes are good for you – they are one …
How To Make Quick Spiced Carrot Refrigerator Pickles
I don’t know about you, but I love the crispy snap of a good pickle. Be it cucumber, green bean, or carrot, you just can’t beat that satisfying vinegary crunch. …
How To Hard Cook Fresh Eggs So They’re Easy To Peel (HINT: Don’t Boil Them!)
If you’ve ever tried to hard cook then peel farm fresh eggs, you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. The egg white sticks stubbornly to the shell and …
10 Ways To Use Bok Choy That’s Not A Stir Fry
When you grow your own produce, it’s sometimes difficult to determine how much to plan for. There are dozens of factors that can affect production, and you might find yourself …
How To Make Apricot Jam Without Sugar
When apricots are deliciously ripe and in season, there are three ways to take care of the overabundance quickly: 1. Eat them fresh. 2. Dehydrate them. 3. Make apricot jam …
How to Make a Sourdough Starter from Wild Yeast
If you’re looking to explore the wild side of baking, there’s no better style to master than sourdough. This fizzy, fermented bread has a tang like no other, and you’ll …
Homemade Spruce Tips Syrup, Tea & More Great Spruce Tips Uses
Growing up with a nature-focused grandmother meant I could have the entire garden in her pantry and the whole forest in her apothecary, from spruce tips salve to Jimsonweed tinctures. …
3 Ways To Dehydrate Fruit At Home & 7 Delicious Recipes
Dried apples, bananas, apricots, plums and fragrant strawberries all make for happy, healthy snacks that can be added to your breakfast muesli or eaten on the go. Kids just happen …
How To Use Crabapples: 15 Delicious Recipes You’ve Probably Never Tried
Many people are surprised to hear that crabapples are edible straight from the tree. While you might find them too tart to pluck from the tree and pop straight in …