Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
Seriously. Why have I not tried this sooner? For some unknown reason I have put off sprouting seeds for almost a year. I guess I thought it would be complicated or something? Well, I can now report that sprouting seeds might just be the simplest thing I've done since I started cooking real food! In my opinion, this is just an absolute must for any person interested in more healthful eating. Why? 1. These little seedlings are ...Continue Reading
Honestly, I'm not totally sure what to call this recipe... Our family calls it a milkshake, but it's slightly misleading since it doesn't contain any ice cream. So, I decided to call it a smoothie instead, but that makes me think of breakfast drinks that contain yogurt and strawberries and sometimes the random handful of kale... It's more of a "dessert smoothie," I guess. This is our favorite treat after a long, hot day working around ...Continue Reading
Soft, chewy, and spicy. These soft molasses cookies are like taking a bite of Christmas. Elaborate Christmas cookies really aren't my thing (although I will spend a little extra time to make homemade peppermint patties on occasion...), so I lean heavily on these simple molasses cookies when I need to bring sweets to an event or party. Sucanat, an unrefined cane sugar, pairs beautifully with the rich blackstrap molasses ...Continue Reading
So you've bought some goats and gathered your equipment. Let's do some milking! First off, you'll need a milking stand. It is possible to milk without one. Trust me, I have done it. Five days post-partum. With a wild, first-freshener, kicky goat... It can be done, but I sure looove my stand. This post has more photos of my stand if you are interested in building one like it for yourself. And check out my video on how to use a goat ...Continue Reading
(Recipe under construction! Watch for new photos soon!) Honey Whipped Carrots 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (I use this one) Instructions: Add the carrots to a medium saucepan and cover with several inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Drain and transfer the hot carrots to a blender or food ...Continue Reading
