Sweet & Spicy Slow-cooker Pork Chops
Sometimes—often-times for some folks—we're just too busy, tired, or simply uninspired to…
Growing Hazelnuts on the Homestead
Hazelnuts (also known as filberts) are a favorite autumn delicacy, whether they…
Giving up the Grocery Store: Becoming Increasingly Self-Sufficient in a Practical Way
2020 was a changing point in my life that I didn’t realize…
One-pot Beef Stroganoff
We're all busy, right? Work, family, chores, and the goings-on of everyday…
Avocado Zucchini Bread
With a name like “zucchini bread”, you would think it was a…
Lemon Garlic Green Beans
If you’re like me, sadly, the majority of your experience with green…
Crispy Taco Cups
Every year, when the Super Bowl time gets near, I can't help…
12 Months of Fresh Produce: How to Grow Food All Year
A homestead is not complete without a kitchen garden and a homestead…
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…
Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
For years I hated mushrooms. My young palette had not yet developed…
Cranberry Waldorf Salad
Great-Grandma’s divinity; Aunt Trudy’s creamy corn casserole; Cousin Delbert’s homemade eggnog… without…
