Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
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 in this ...Continue Reading
I crave order. In my perfect world, our entire homestead would be organized, ordered, and labeled. But it's not. Sometimes I like to drive through town and look at other people's houses. Sometimes I think about how a lot of city folk live. Sometimes I marvel at the homes and lives where everything looks completely and totally in control... The cars parked in the paved driveways that are perfectly waxed and shiny. The lush, ...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 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 processor. Add the remaining ...Continue Reading
The Big Question: Once you decide that raw milk is a priority for your family, how exactly do you acquire it? If you are like us, purchasing raw milk for human consumption is illegal in our state. In fact, Wyoming just barely starting officially "allowing" cowshare or goatshare programs. So unless we want to drive out of state, we are out of luck. So these reasons, combined with the fact that we are crazy do-it-yourself people, ...Continue Reading
