Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
Homegrown fruit and I do not have a good relationship. The apple trees I planted? Dead within 10 months. The blueberry plant? It didn't stand a chance. The raspberry patch? I get about a cup per summer if I'm lucky. The strawberries? Maybe a bowlful on a good year. It's not entirely my fault... Wyoming's growing season isn't exactly conducive to fruit orchards. I gave up for a while, until I started doing ...Continue Reading
Here it comes... The cucumbers, beets, and tomatoes are rolling in, with the potatoes, onions, corn, and squash not far behind. I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year. I love it because it's the pinnacle of what we've been working towards since early spring (HARVEST!), but holy moly... it can be overwhelming sometimes. More than ever before, I feel like now is the time to have full pantries, cupboards, and ...Continue Reading
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
