Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
The pantry shelf in my basement is noticeably more empty. Which only means one thing... It's time to fill it back up! I'm ready, y'all. Like so many of you, I'm feeling the pull to stock up and squirrel away food, even more than I usually do. There's so much I can't control about this crazy world right now, but I CAN control how I'm feeding my family. And oddly enough, that does indeed makes me feel better. I'm seeing a ...Continue Reading
Someday I'm gonna tell my grandkids about the Great Flour Shortage of 2020. I don't think any of us expected a global pandemic to result in an extreme shortage of toilet paper, yeast, and flour... Strange times, man. Even though our grocery stores are a little better stocked than they were several months ago, supply on many of the items are still a bit sketchy... Which is making me more determined that ever to have a ...Continue Reading
Learn how to make a simple homemade sourdough bread recipe in your very own kitchen. This is a homestead-version of sourdough bread, which is a non-fussy technique that will not require complicated measurements or instructions. This recipe is perfect for people (like me) who like a simple, hearty loaf that doesn't require tons of effort and time. Sourdough bread feels like the ultimate in homestead baking. But it gave me FITS for ...Continue Reading
There's a time and place for artisan loaves and fancy brick-oven pizza crusts... And then there's a time when you are staring at the flour and yeast in your cupboard and just wanna make a basic loaf of bread because there isn't any at the store... This recipe is exactly for those latter situations. Never made bread before? This is the recipe for you! Have minimal ingredients in your pantry? No problem. Don't have a ...Continue Reading
Long winter nights give me a burst of creative energy. The other seasons are loaded with long, busy days on a homestead. But winter gives our family long evening hours and a little more time on our hands. Time to be creative, as a family. This time of year, that creativity often entails salt dough ornament creations. A salt dough ornament recipe is right up my alley. Not surprisingly, really, I kinda love homemade salt dough ...Continue Reading
I'm not a cookie-cutter kinda gal. When Jill asked me to share some details with you last week about how to make your own kombucha (& why), I was all in, because I'm pretty passionate about this amazing fermented drink. Of course, why wouldn't I be? It's a delicious way to improve gut health, and making it yourself saves a ginormous amount of money! But the thing I love the most about making my own kombucha? I can customize it, ...Continue Reading
