Mushrooms

Weird Things to Grow and Market on the Homestead

It’s a fact that, as a species, we bore easily.  Curious beings are we, always looking for the innovative and…

2 years ago

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

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

New-fangled Neolithic: Embrace Your Inner Hunter-Gatherer

"The Neolithic Revolution, Neolithic Demographic Transition, or Agricultural Revolution, was the wide-scale transition of many human cultures from a lifestyle…

3 years ago

Summer Vegetable Baked Ziti

I had a cooking show on the TV in the background, as I often do while working on the pages…

3 years ago

Five Fun Farmer’s Market Products: Draw Interest to Your Table

Participating in a farmer's market is a great income opportunity that allows you to connect with the people in your…

3 years ago

Spring Vegetable Quinoa

Nothing says "Spring!" quite like fresh asparagus, tender peas, and fragrant mint.  This healthy dish features them all, along with…

3 years ago

The Meatless Homestead: Making the Move to Vegetarianism

A few years ago, we undertook a radical transformation on our homestead. After seven years of raising animals for meat…

3 years ago

Homesteading in the Backwoods

There is a common misconception we come across when talking to non-homesteaders about our way of life.  A picture of…

3 years ago

Make-ahead Breakfast Casserole

We're right in the thick of one of the busiest times of the year for many folks. Holiday parties, out-of-town…

3 years ago

How to Grow a Food Forest in Five Years

In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you can is a smart idea.  One of the…

4 years ago

Growing Red Wine Cap Mushrooms on the Homestead

Homesteaders are constantly trying to find a new product they can produce on their land and that is smart.  If…

4 years ago