Chicken Fajita Bake
Fajitas are one of my very favorite meals to order when I…
Cutting Through the Mystery of Knife Types: Know Your Blades
Whether it be the kitchen, workshop, in automobile emergency kits, or simply…
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…
Fermented Foods: Beneficial Bacteria for the Health-conscious Homesteader
Antibacterial soap, use-anywhere bleach spray, chlorinated water, antibiotics, not to mention the…
Gotta Getta Ger: Buying a Yurt for the Homestead
We have the land. We have a house we are selling. Our…
The Mountain Men: America’s Original Survivalists
Who were the mountain men? They were the pathfinders of yore, lovers…
Predator Proofing the Place (Or as Close as One Can Come)
It was the morning of January 4th, 2007, here in the Rockies…
The Beauty in Our Failures
When it comes to gardening, I jumped in feet first. I had…
Farm Dogs: See Spot Work
Most farms have at least one dog hanging around, and that dog…
Mushroom Risotto with Peas
I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated by this one. I’d never…
Canning Consternation: Overcoming the Fear of Certain Death
As a self-proclaimed Homesteader, I have spent many years learning and researching…
Raising Animals That May Try to Eat You: A Pastured Pigs Experience
Early in our farming venture, the first year we kept pastured pigs…
