Food

Veggie-Beer Chili

So, I’ll start by saying this isn’t your grand-momma’s chili.  That is, unless your visionary grand-momma, threw caution—and the everyday…

2 years ago

Handmade Gifts from the Homestead

The holidays should be a time of great joy and peace.  It is a time to reconnect with friends and…

2 years ago

Roadside Foraging: 5 Plants to Brake for During Fall Travels

Let’s face it, many of us do a lot of driving. Kids that are back in school need to be…

3 years ago

Baked Brie & Cranberry Bites

The holiday season is here, once again homesteaders.  With all of the festive gatherings, and get-togethers, and mixers, and soirees…

3 years ago

Slow-Cooker Apple Butter

I decided I’d try something I’ve never attempted before and make some fresh apple butter for this week's recipe. And,…

3 years ago

Chicken Fajita Bake

Fajitas are one of my very favorite meals to order when I go out for dinner.  However, they’re not so…

3 years ago

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Guess what... cookies don't have to be bad for you.  They can even be almost healthy!  This combination of two…

3 years ago

Mushroom Risotto with Peas

I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated by this one.  I’d never made risotto before, and writing this cookbook gave…

3 years ago

Growing Horseradish on the Homestead

An Alternative Crop for Your Homestead Growing horseradish on your homestead offers several benefits.  First, it is a perennial, which…

3 years ago

Sausage & Sweet Potato Hash

There's nothing quite like a big weekend breakfast. Hearty and filling, it warms the soul after a rough week at…

3 years ago

Tamale Pie

I'm just going to start this out by saying that I LOVE tamales.  They've been a Shelton-family favorite for over…

3 years ago

Chicken Poblano Soup

Summer is finally at an end and there’s a slight crispness to the air.  The cool evenings are making me…

3 years ago