Sometimes I like to pretend that I'm a food snob. But let's face it-- the real reason I like to watch those fancy cooking competitions on Netflix is because the thought of having to prepare a restaurant-quality entrée from 5 mismatched ingredients scares the pants off of me. I consider myself to be a good cook, but honestly, things like homemade burgers and homemade fish sticks are more my style... But lest you think that real food ...Continue Reading
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22 Activities for the Country Toddler or Preschooler
Ever since Prairie Baby was born, we have made an effort to have her be an active participant in our lives. It always makes me sad when I see couples constantly dropping off the kiddos at grandma's house or the babysitters so they can go out and "enjoy themselves" or work on a project. Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the occasional date night, but if we think we must continually separate ourselves from our kids in order ...Continue Reading
How to be a Suburban (or Urban) Homesteader
One thing I love about homesteading is that it is a completely flexible lifestyle... Sometimes I think people get caught up in the old-fashioned idea that you have to have acres of property to be considered a homesteader. Today that is simply not the case, you can begin your homesteading journey no matter where you are. To help those that wish to live the homesteading lifestyle but are confined to smaller spaces I have created ...Continue Reading
How to Make Sprouted Flour
Many people are of the opinion that grains are most optimally digested when they are prepared in a certain way. Why does it matter how grains are prepared? Well, since grains and wheat are seeds, they were designed to pass through any "predators" that might consume them. Unfortunately, that can make them difficult for us humans to digest. It is thought that by allowing the whole wheat flour to soak in an acid medium, or ferment ...Continue Reading
Homestead Goals 2011
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