Hooch and Hell Raisin’: Women Bootleggers
Women bootleggers put men to shame in the days of Prohibition. Women…
The Summer Kitchen: Why It’s Still a Good Idea
Once, on a late September day, my dear hubby came home, opened…
Make Your Own Fermented Drinks
After waging war on all the germs and bacteria we know are…
Fun with Fermenting
As homesteaders we have canned, frozen, dried, and smoked a lot of…
Quick-pickled Red Onions
Crunchy, sour, sweet, and spicy, I love pickles. Basically, if you can…
Cheesemaking Science for Beginners, Part One: Ingredient Basics
We're going to delve into the world of cheesemaking science for beginners. Learning…
Cooking and Fermenting with Juniper Berries
I haven’t met a homesteader who doesn’t enjoy good food but even…
Staying Healthy on the Homestead
As good healthcare becomes more and more expensive and ever more difficult…
Self-Sufficient Yeast: Growing and Using Sourdough Starter
Have you considered what you would do if you could not buy…
Peter Piper Picked a Peck: DIY Pickles on the Homestead
Homesteaders are accustomed to spending time at home and taking on projects…
Equip Your Homestead Kitchen (and then Make Some Tasty Yogurt)
I recently set out to learn how to make yogurt. In my…
From Cucina Povera to Conscious Cookery: Timeless Garden-to-Kitchen and Back Again Smarts
Eating in season. Eating locally. They’re not just foodie buzzwords, that’s how…
