Fermented Foods: Beneficial Bacteria for the Health-conscious Homesteader
Antibacterial soap, use-anywhere bleach spray, chlorinated water, antibiotics, not to mention the…
Canning Consternation: Overcoming the Fear of Certain Death
As a self-proclaimed Homesteader, I have spent many years learning and researching…
You Say “Tomato”; I Say “All Right!”
Three years ago, my husband decided to start growing an aphrodisiac…
Why I’m a Homesteader (The Secrets of Homesteading)
There is an imaginary picture of "Homesteading" that revolves around being entirely…
Quick Pickles: The Original Fast Food
I absolutely enjoy a good crunchy pickle, and I want my pickles…
The Benefits of Cooking from Scratch
Let's face it, cooking from scratch can be a pain. It's time-consuming,…
Preservation Preparations: Getting Ready for Canning Season
Summer’s bounty will soon be rolling in from the gardens, berry groves,…
The Summer Kitchen: Why It’s Still a Good Idea
Once, on a late September day, my dear hubby came home, opened…
From Starvation to Frozen Dinners in a Few Thousand Years: The History of Refrigeration
It was strawberry season again. Strawberries are so good and so inexpensive…
