Tag: Food

Africa’s Super Crop: The Ancient Grain That Thrives Where Others Fail

Imagine if you had the option of inventing a new crop that…

Mary Makumi Mary Makumi

Cowboy Caviar

Looks good, right? Well, I assure you, this Cowboy Caviar tastes as…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Tips from an Established Forest Garden

Starting a forest garden on your homestead is one of the best…

Elizabeth Waddington Elizabeth Waddington

Top 5 Reasons to Can Your Own Meat

Every year I can nearly 200 pounds of meat.  I normally can…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

B.L.A.T. Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

So, let’s be honest: salads can get really boring.  And often, in…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Cucumber, Dill, & Feta Pearl Couscous

Pearl couscous, Israeli couscous, or Ptitim, is a nutty pasta made of toasted…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

So, who doesn't love snacks?  Savory to sweet, crunchy to creamy—we humans…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Growing Red Wine Cap Mushrooms on the Homestead

Homesteaders are constantly trying to find a new product they can produce…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Philly Sloppy Joes (Sloppy Phillies)

We’ve all got those go-to weeknight meals.  They’re tasty, quick, and inexpensive,…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Mediterranean White Bean Salad

This week’s recipe combines my very favorite components of two salads at…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Banana-Berry Baked Oats and Quinoa

If you're like me, you find it difficult to find tasty, healthy…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Cheesy-Italian Buttermilk Quick-bread

I've got to tell you all, I simply love this bread.  As…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

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