Dear City-Dwelling Homesteader, First off, did you notice that I didn't call you a "wanna-be" homesteader? That was on purpose. I firmly believe that someone can be a honest-to-goodness homesteader, even if they live in town--but more on that in a minute. I've read your emails. And your comments. And your Facebook messages. I've heard about your longings for a homestead with land. And how badly you want to experience those ...Continue Reading
Archives for November 2013
Will the REAL Cinnamon Please Stand Up?
Cinnamon rolls, gingerbread cookies, pumpkin pies, and spiced tea. As soon as I feel that hint of autumn crispness in the air, I shove the cinnamon and nutmeg to the front of my spice drawer and prepare myself for a season of warm, spicy treats. I especially adore cinnamon since it's a great way to add an extra touch of sweetness to a recipe without having to add any additional sugar. The Prairie Kids love it on their homemade ...Continue Reading
How to Keep Chickens Warm During the Winter
Wyoming winters can be cold, snowy, and windy... it is not a season you want to catch you off guard and unprepared. This means breaking out the tank heaters and hay bales for our larger livestock. But what about the chickens? A chicken coop can have its own list of different winter preparations and today I have invited Amy from the Vomiting Chicken Blog to help explain them. Amy always shares such a wealth of ...Continue Reading
Homemade Cheese Sauce Recipe
I know there are a lot of folks these days who strive for a dairy-free & grain-free diet. And I understand that. But if you are one of those folks--you may want to look away... Because today I'm talkin' about the most glorious cheese sauce recipe you ever did see... not only does it have cheese in it, but it has milk and butter too. Yeah, pretty much a dairy explosion. In your mouth. The average American makes ...Continue Reading