by Esther Henry
Introduction: Asparagus is a highly sought-after vegetable that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It's an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making it the perfect addition to any healthy diet. Planting asparagus in raised beds can be challenging due to its unique growing requirements; however, with proper care and attention, you will... Continue Reading →
We were at the store the other day, and they had pineapples on sale. We bought 4 of them, brought them home, and spent the afternoon preserving them. I am going to explain how we did it, and show you ways to use every bit of the pineapple without waste, including making a powerful pineapple... Continue Reading →
We started making our own chicken jerky as dog treats a little over a year ago, when one of our dogs began to have stomach issues with store-bought treats and jerkies. There are so many additives in dog treats, and... have you priced them lately?! We discovered that for a bit cheaper, and more wholesome... Continue Reading →
Introduction: Onions are an essential ingredient in many dishes, and they're relatively easy to grow. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of growing onion kits in a raised bed step by step. Materials Needed: 1. Onion kits or sets (available at local nurseries or online) 2. Raised garden bed with well-draining... Continue Reading →
WE ARE HOMESTEADERS. This doesn't mean that we are coming into the season where we can sit around a cozy fire singing "Kumbaya" 24/7. I wish. There is so much to do in late fall, early winter: making sure enough firewood is stacked, saving enough water from our rain barrels to last the chickens throughout... Continue Reading →
Roasted lamb has been an Easter tradition in our household for many years. After the Easter holiday, lamb usually goes on sale at the grocery store. It's a good opportunity to buy it then, put in in the freezer and use it later. When we roast a leg of lamb, we take it out of... Continue Reading →
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." And it's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas in many kitchens across the country as well! At this time of year cranberries begin to go on sale at discounted prices, apples from the fall harvests are needing to be used up, and so this Cranberry-Apple Sauce... Continue Reading →
Perhaps the header picture is a bit deceiving: we are not using a campfire to cook the popcorn this evening, we are using a gas stove indoors. However, the principles of making the popcorn are the same. We stopped using microwave popcorn several years ago, and now only cook it over the fire as my... Continue Reading →
I am a stickler for safety in the kitchen, but don't always follow the rules and demands of the "experts." Call me a rebel. Maybe I am. But what I am about to share with you, I must put in a disclaimer, so here goes. DISCLAIMER: The USDA has not recommended canning butter or dairy,... Continue Reading →
With the prices going up on groceries, cans of cream of mushroom [or chicken, celery, etc], are flying off the shelves at two and sometimes three times the price you'd pay for them only 6 months ago. It's a tragedy. Many comfort-food recipes may call for up to 4 cans of the stuff, and if... Continue Reading →
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