Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
I finally had enough. The shredded vegetables. The waves of anxiety every time I'd see a storm cloud on the horizon. The months of work gone in a second. I just couldn't do it anymore. So we built a circus tent over the garden. A logical response, obviously. Ok, so maybe it's not actually a circus tent, but it definitely resembles one from the road. (And it's definitely caused more than one neighbor to do a double-take ...Continue Reading
I seem to have a knack for making online people upset with me in the most innocent ways. Call it a special gift, I guess. ;) Whether it's talking about meat chicken breeds, discussing diatomaceous earth, or jokingly saying that I have banned salt shakers from my kitchen table (some folks got REALLY UPSET over that one...), it's fascinating to me how the most benign topics can turn into spirited Internet debates. And the topic of ...Continue Reading
I never thought I'd have to set up "territories" on my kitchen counters. The crock of continuous brew kombucha occupies the east end of the kitchen island, the sourdough starter lives in between the sink and stove, and the occasional fermented veggies (like sauerkraut) reside near the overflowing egg bowl. And now, there's a new member joining the club: KEFIR. I've been aware of kefir for a long time, but always figured I had ...Continue Reading
The pantry shelf in my basement is noticeably more empty. Which only means one thing... It's time to fill it back up! I'm ready, y'all. Like so many of you, I'm feeling the pull to stock up and squirrel away food, even more than I usually do. There's so much I can't control about this crazy world right now, but I CAN control how I'm feeding my family. And oddly enough, that does indeed makes me feel better. I'm seeing a ...Continue Reading
There are a handful of "pantry crops" I grow every year, without fail... And onions are one of the most important. Considering I use an onion in almost every meal I cook, they are non-negotiable in my homestead kitchen. While I haven't yet been able to grow enough onions to last me through the entire year, I grow as many as I can in our raised bed garden and squirrel them away in the darkest corners of the basement to become the ...Continue Reading
