As much as I love to cook, when summertime rolls around, I find myself spending less and less time in the kitchen. Summer is so short here in Wyoming, that I feel the need to soak up every.single.day of nice weather that I can! I generally turn to very, very simple meals during the summer months. We eat a lot of tacos and nachos, and I've found that incorporating beans into these meals helps to stretch our grassfed beef even ...Continue Reading
Fill In The Blank Homesteading
(Photo Source) I think contentment is an incredibly important quality. I can't imagine a more miserable life than one where you are always wanting to be someone or somewhere else. Even though it's a continual process, it's always been a goal of mine to try to make the best of where ever I happen to be at that point in my life. (Though some times have definitely been easier than others!) ;) The Bible talks a lot about ...Continue Reading
Cheddar Pear Pie
When I was younger, I remember my Dad always cutting a slice of cheddar cheese for his warm apple pie. As a young girl, I always thought it was a rather strange habit, and couldn't imagine how cheese and apple pie could possibly go together. Now that I'm older and have developed more 'mature' tastebuds, I can totally see where he was coming from! This is a lightly sweet, very refreshing pie. It can be served warm or chilled ...Continue Reading
Seven Ways to Make Use of Your Shady Spots
In order to successfully homestead (whether you live in an urban, suburban, or rural homestead), it's vital to learn how to use what you have to it's fullest potential. You may have lots of moisture, or none. Plenty of bright sun, or very little. Many homesteaders and gardeners must deal with having too much shade. So, I've brainstormed and come up with a list of ways you can use those shady spots to their full ...Continue Reading
Practical and Creative Uses for Whey
Don't toss your whey! This list of practical and creative uses for whey will give you plenty of ideas for ways to use whey for your household. There are so many amazing possibilities for the whey after cheesemaking! Remember the nursery rhyme about little Miss Muffet eating her curds and whey? Back before I began my real food journey, I didn't even know what whey was... I never would have dreamed I would be as familiar with it as I am ...Continue Reading
