6 Lies I was told Before I Got My Cow
There is nothing like owning your own milk-cow. I like my chickens. The ducks are adorable. The pigs are…. well, pigs. The …
Category: Real Food
Growing, raising, processing, preserving, cooking and eating real food
My 12 Favorite Things To Do With Bone-Broth
Now that you’ve filled your freezer with delicious, nutritious bone-broth let’s look at what you can do with all that goodness. The …
When Life Gives You Ice………
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “When life gives you lemons – Make Lemonade!” Well, my life is covered in ice right …
How To Make Bone Broth Cubes
How to Make Bone Broth Cubes This is such a no-brainer. BUT, I am a visual learner. So, for anyone who is …
Homemade Fudge Without Carnation Evaporated Milk
I love fudge. I like it at the fair. I like it at the Farm & Machinery show. I like it at …
6 Reasons To Drink Maple Sap
I drank maple sap this week. It is also known as maple water. We have gallons of it. It’s refreshing, it’s sweet, …
Milking a Cow in Winter
Like much of the United States, we got some snow. Since it’s been a nice, mild winter here so far, the little …
Double Chocolate Cheese Muffins!
I’m calling these healthy. It may be a bit of a stretch, but I’m doin’ it anyway. The best part about these …
How To Tap Maple Trees & Make Homemade Maple Syrup
In winter I don’t seem to have as many ‘homesteading’ activities to do. The garden is sleeping. There’s nothing to can. The …
10 Things About Making Maple Syrup
We did some “Maple Sugar’in” last weekend. We tapped 3 Maple trees. This is the time of year when maple sap is …
How To Break The News You Are Going To Homestead
How to Break the News You are Going to Homestead So, you’ve decided to take the plunge, move to the country, grow …
The Best Chicken You Ever Ate – Make It Tonight!
I have cooked a lot of chicken in my life. Roasted Chicken Crock-pot Chicken Grilled Chicken Baked Chicken Beer-can-in-the-butt Chicken Smoked Chicken …
Why You Should Make Your Own Moisturizer & My Easy Recipe
It is so easy to make your own skin-care products. If you are like me, you may never have considered making your …
How To Make A Kentucky Hot Brown
There are some remarkable dishes that were created by culinary geniuses right here in my backyard: Kentucky. Some, you may have heard …
10 Reasons Why You Should Save The Bacon Grease
I raise my own pork, so I want to be sure to save all that wonderful, bacon grease. Bacon grease is really …