Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
When March rolls around, I start religiously checking the local grocery stores for cabbage sales. Cabbage usually isn't an expensive veggie anyway, but they practically give it away around St. Patrick's Day. While we aren't big fans of corned beef and cabbage at our house, I have found other ways to prepare this frugal food in ways that my family will enjoy. These cabbage buns are our absolute favorite! They are officially known ...Continue Reading
So. We all know that a goat usually kids about 150 days after being bred. That's the easy part. The hard part is knowing WHEN you need to start staying close to the barn, and when it's ok to head to town for a leisurely afternoon of running errands. I am not a goat expert. However, this being my third year kidding, I feel like am I finally getting a wee bit more comfortable at being a goat midwife. Our very first kidding season ...Continue Reading
Need an entertaining conversation starter with your non-homesteading friends? Try mentioning that you rendered beef tallow last week....The reactions will likely range from shock, to disgust, to confusion, to blank stares because they have no idea what the heck you are talking about. What is Beef Tallow? Tallow is simply beef fat that has been rendered (cooked down) to remove impurities. Rendered beef or sheep fat is called ...Continue Reading
(Looking for the Barn Hop? It's directly below this post.) The long anticipated day is finally here-- I can't wait any longer, and I know you can't either! For months I've been noticing a need-- a need for a resource geared towards those who want to join the modern day homesteading movement so badly, but have no idea where to start. It's no secret that the concept of "simple living" can actually be quite overwhelming at first ...Continue Reading
As many of you know from my recent Facebook posts, we butchered our steer this past weekend. First off, let me give you a little background info. I was a Vet Tech for two years before becoming becoming a homesteader. I've helped mercifully end the lives of more animals than I can even recall. I've assisted with all manner of surgeries and procedures, from spaying and neutering to bovine C-Sections involving dead baby calves... As ...Continue Reading
