Not gonna lie, home dairying is my #1 favorite part of homesteading. It's a lot of work, but the rewards are fantastic. If you are debating adding goats or cattle to your homestead, this information on this page will keep you reading for quite a while! Goat 101 Series Goat 101: But Isn't Goat's Milk Disgusting? Goat 101: Cow vs. Goat Goat 101: My Milking Routine Goat 101: Improvising Milking Equipment Goat 101: Improvised ...Continue Reading
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Homemade Chick Waterer
When I was meandering through the aisle of the feed store the other day, I almost grabbed one of those plastic chick waterers. I knew we were going to be needing one soon, since the coop is clean and shiny and the chicks are set to arrive in a couple weeks. But of course, my craziness innovative, frugal mentality won out, and I decided I would challenge myself to create my own chick waterer from materials I had at home. After ...Continue Reading
From Scratch Recipes
Flaky pie crusts. Creamy homemade cheese. Juicy grassfed meats. Fresh homegrown veggies bursting with flavor. Is it any wonder food is one of my favorite parts of homesteading? ...Continue Reading
Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
This Buttermilk Biscuit recipe is one of my favorite from-scratch sides to make for dinner. I love that this Biscuits recipe doesn't require yeast, it comes together in just a few minutes, and is 1000% better than of those "pop n' fresh" biscuits from a can. I include instructions for how to make an alternative for buttermilk using normal milk, too, just in case you're craving homemade biscuits but you're lacking buttermilk right ...Continue Reading
Homemade Beef Stock Recipe
If you've been into real food for any amount of time, ...then you've probably heard lots of people reference homemade beef stock or bone broth (or homemade beef broth). Why People Love Homemade Beef Stock (or Homemade Bone Broth) First off, homemade bone broth is one of the most nourishing things you can make. Homemade beef stock promotes healthier digestion, reduces inflammation, inhibits infection, and promotes ...Continue Reading