After a winter's day doing projects outside on the homestead, you just can't beat homemade chili. The best part about this crockpot chili recipe is that it is incredibly forgiving. Use any type of meat you like, and definitely play around with the spices and seasonings too. Dump it all into your slow cooker ahead of time so you can enjoy the day's activities with the rest of the clan, without having to fuss over the meal. And ...Continue Reading
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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
Rustic Sausage & Potato Soup
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. ...Continue Reading
How to Sprout Seeds
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
Home Dairy 101: Cow vs. Goat
So, you have decided to jump into home dairying and that raw milk is a priority for your family. The BIG Question is "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 has just barely started officially "allowing" cowshare or goatshare programs. So unless we want to drive out of state, we are out of luck. These reasons combined with the fact that ...Continue Reading