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How to Make Ketchup from Scratch: A Simple, Flavorful Recipe
Making ketchup at home is not only fun and delicious, but it is a great way to use up an excess of tomatoes. This is exactly how I discovered the perfect way to make ketchup from scratch. Making ketchup from scratch is easier than you might think and offers a delicious, tangy alternative to the…
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How to Make Hummus (10x better than store-bought)
There’s nothing quite like the creamy, flavorful goodness of homemade hummus. In this article I share exactly how to make hummus from scratch. While store-bought versions can be convenient, making your own is surprisingly easy and allows you to control the ingredients for the freshest taste. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, a delicious…
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How to Travel When you Have a Homestead
One of my biggest concerns when we started investing in our garden and adding animals to our homestead was how to manage this and not let it be the only thing I do. I love simple living and growing my own food, but I also love to hike and travel. How can you balance all…
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How to Make Homemade Mayo
Over the last few years, I’ve made a commitment to make as many of my own ingredients from scratch in my kitchen. So far I’ve made most of the standard condiments and found that not only is mayonnaise easy to make, but it is quick, delicious, and easy to modify when you make it in…
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Gretchen’s Reading and Listening List
Below you can see my top books and podcasts related to homesteading as well as books that have helped to form my homesteading mentality and systems. I’ve gained so much insight, knowledge and inspiration over the years from these books and podcasts. Enjoy! You can also find my own ebooks that are not included here.…
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Backyard Farming Connection Substack Guest Post Guidelines
Bio: Please provide a bio with any links you would like me to use back to your relevant work (substack, blogs, social channels, etc) Word count: between 600 and 1200 words is preferred – but I can be flexible Photos: between 3 and 8 are generally best. Use these photos to help illustrate your point…
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How to Make Feta in your Own Kitchen
Over the last few years I’ve started making a lot of our own cheese. It started when I was milking our goats and has continued and expanded. While I love some of the more complex cheeses, I most often make easy and quick cheese – like feta. In this short and easy recipe, I’ll show…
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13 Homesteading Side Hustles to Make Some Money
Homesteading is often touted as a money saving endeavor. In some ways – it can be, but homesteading can also be expensive, especially when you add up all the time it takes to manage everything. If you are spending time on your homestead, one option is to start a homestead related side hustle to help…
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How to Make your Own Mustard
Learn how to make your own flavorful homemade yellow mustard with simple ingredients. This easy recipe results in a delicious, tangy condiment perfect for sandwiches, hot dogs, and more! I love finding recipe and making my own condiments – and mustard is so easy to make. The best part of making your own mustard is…
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 Backyard Animal Area Calculator
Use this  Backyard Animal Area Calculator to estimate the amount of space common farm animals need on a small homestead. Remember there are many factors that go into determine space such as specific breeds, productivity of the land, etc. Animal Space Calculator Below are some more specifics to help you plan your homestead animals. Animal…
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