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Homesteading Food articles collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Pumpkin Palooza 2: Five Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Food Insecurity in America: Ensuring Your Next Meal

One in nine people faces food insecurity in America (2018, USDA Household…

Betty Taylor Betty Taylor

The One-acre Orchard

The rest of the country is catching on to what homesteaders have…

Adrianne Masters Adrianne Masters

Go Nuts! Squirrel Away These Savory Snacks

Just like the squirrels I watch as I jog near my rural…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

Rotten Tomatoes: Man vs. Monsoon

In May, my husband Donnie planted 31 tomato plants, everything from Bush…

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Cook Outside

The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Edible Flowers: A Rose by Any Other Name Just Might be Lunch

Making a life off of your land is nothing short of one…

Adrianne Masters Adrianne Masters

Hydroponics and Aquaponics: Setting Up a Simple System

Hydroponic and aquaponic vegetables are becoming more popular with growers and consumers…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Quick Pickles: The Original Fast Food

I absolutely enjoy a good crunchy pickle, and I want my pickles…

Catherine Lugo Catherine Lugo

Mystical Morels

Different portions of society consider differing seasons as the "busy time".  For…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

The Benefits of Cooking from Scratch

Let's face it, cooking from scratch can be a pain. It's time-consuming,…

Jenny Clark Jenny Clark

Preservation Preparations: Getting Ready for Canning Season

Summer’s bounty will soon be rolling in from the gardens, berry groves,…

Kathy Bernier Kathy Bernier

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