Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
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
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
I tend to be a bit lazy on Sunday afternoons, so rather than cook a big supper, my husband and I usually opt for popcorn and smoothies. (Hey, it's ok for real foodies to take a break once and a while too!) :) I especially love it when we have an abundance of raw goat or cow milk, since it gives me lots of chances to experiment! I love a good milkshake, but rarely have ice cream just hanging around. So, I've learned to be creative ...Continue Reading
I am a potato-aholic. But I come by it honestly, considering I am from Idaho... (You do know that Idaho potatoes are the best in the nation, right?) I love potatoes in any form: homemade hash browns, baked, boiled, fried, mashed, roasted, french fries, scalloped, you name it! On the rare occasions we do eat out, one of my favorite steakhouses serves the most incredible baked potatoes. The skins are crispy ...Continue Reading
I guess you could say that I'm a bit of a pie crust snob. I love a tender, flaky crust that is just barely brown on the edges, never burnt or crispy. And don't even try to convince me that those pathetic, pre-made, refrigerated or frozen crusts will do. No way! Every homesteader-chef needs to have a couple tried-and-true pie recipes in their arsenal. The methodology of a good pie crust is very similar to that of a good biscuit ...Continue Reading
