Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
Credit: Michelle Meiklejohn Several months ago, I read this post at Keeper of the Home where Stephanie talked about meeting Joel Salatin. I am a huge fan of Mr. Salatin’s philosophy and passion for food, so I enjoyed reading the recap of her experience and some of the quotes that she shared. The sound bite that resounded with me the most was this: "We have a populous that doesn't know how to cook. Every woman used to know ...Continue Reading
I am so excited for my real food adventures during this new year! I can't wait to plant my garden- there are many things that didn't quite work as well as I was hoping last year, and I can't wait to tweak things and try some new ideas and methods. I also am very excited for our new batch of baby goats that should be born in March! And of course, with new baby goats comes lots of milk to play with! Soon, berries and tomatoes will be ...Continue Reading
When winter arrives in Wyoming, with it comes freezing temps and bitter wind. There is nothing I love more than coming in from doing evening chores and having the smell of a comforting soup greet you at the door. Not only is this rustic soup the perfect meal for a cozy night at home, it also makes a fantastic supper for guests when served alongside a loaf of chewy french bread. Rustic Sausage & Potato Soup 6-7 potatoes. Peeled ...Continue Reading
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
I've had a job since I was 13 years old. I've held many jobs over the years, in many places. Many were intense and required extreme time commitments. And, I've had many life experiences through out the course of these jobs; many of the lessons were good, though there were definitely some trials... I like to work. Always have. It just feels good to me. I love manual labor and seeing the work of my hands. I quit my most recent job ...Continue Reading
