Cultivating Carrots in the Homestead Garden
Native to the area known today as Afghanistan, carrots (Daucus carota var.…
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Done well, this is one of my favorite soups. Sadly, many recipes…
Growing Hazelnuts on the Homestead
Hazelnuts (also known as filberts) are a favorite autumn delicacy, whether they…
Quick-pickled Red Onions
Crunchy, sour, sweet, and spicy, I love pickles. Basically, if you can…
Cranberry Waldorf Salad
Great-Grandma’s divinity; Aunt Trudy’s creamy corn casserole; Cousin Delbert’s homemade eggnog… without…
Pizza Margherita
Who doesn't love pizza? We Americans sure do; we eat about 100…
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Ah, summer… wildflowers blooming; picnics with loved ones; hot days in the…
Peter Piper Picked a Peck: DIY Pickles on the Homestead
Homesteaders are accustomed to spending time at home and taking on projects…
These Little Sprouts are a Big Deal
The summer garden is gone and the stores from the winter garden…
The Meatless Homestead: Making the Move to Vegetarianism
A few years ago, we undertook a radical transformation on our homestead.…
Crispy Kale Chips
Kale, kale, kale, kale... what's the big deal, anyway? Well, as it…
