Tag: Homesteading

A Brief History of Milk

The history of milk might surprise you.  Believe it or not, for…

Bonnie Lavigne Bonnie Lavigne

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Guess what... cookies don't have to be bad for you.  They can…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Bath, Body, and Beyond: DIY Bath Products from the Homestead

I love the hard, dirty work that goes along with homesteading but…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Chicken Fajita Bake

Fajitas are one of my very favorite meals to order when I…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Cutting Through the Mystery of Knife Types: Know Your Blades

Whether it be the kitchen, workshop, in automobile emergency kits, or simply…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

The Homesteader in Denial — How to Convince Your Partner You’re Not Crazy

“I have to get out of the city: I can’t take it…

Clare Brandt Clare Brandt

Fermented Foods: Beneficial Bacteria for the Health-conscious Homesteader

Antibacterial soap, use-anywhere bleach spray, chlorinated water, antibiotics, not to mention the…

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet

Gotta Getta Ger: Buying a Yurt for the Homestead

We have the land. We have a house we are selling. Our…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

The Mountain Men: America’s Original Survivalists

Who were the mountain men? They were the pathfinders of yore, lovers…

Catherine Lugo Catherine Lugo

Predator Proofing the Place (Or as Close as One Can Come)

It was the morning of January 4th, 2007, here in the Rockies…

John Molloy John Molloy

The Beauty in Our Failures

When it comes to gardening, I jumped in feet first. I had…

Caitlin Elicker Caitlin Elicker

Farm Dogs: See Spot Work

Most farms have at least one dog hanging around, and that dog…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

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