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 meat-chili recipes of normal folks—to…
I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated by this one. I’d never made risotto before, and writing this cookbook gave me the perfect excuse to…
"The Neolithic Revolution, Neolithic Demographic Transition, or Agricultural Revolution, was the wide-scale transition of many human cultures from a lifestyle of hunting and gathering to…
I had a cooking show on the TV in the background, as I often do while working on the pages of Homestead.org. A sweet, white-aproned,…
Participating in a farmer's market is a great income opportunity that allows you to connect with the people in your community. The only problem is…
Nothing says "Spring!" quite like fresh asparagus, tender peas, and fragrant mint. This healthy dish features them all, along with nutty, satisfying quinoa and "meaty"…
A few years ago, we undertook a radical transformation on our homestead. After seven years of raising animals for meat (chicken, turkey, quail, duck, rabbit),…
There is a common misconception we come across when talking to non-homesteaders about our way of life. A picture of open fields, livestock grazing, and…
We're right in the thick of one of the busiest times of the year for many folks. Holiday parties, out-of-town guests, family gatherings-not to mention…
In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you can is a smart idea. One of the best ways to start your…
Homesteaders are constantly trying to find a new product they can produce on their land and that is smart. If you never try anything new,…
In the last 40 years, human understanding of fungi, and their role in farm and garden ecosystems, has grown dramatically. As a result, there is…