There is something deeply satisfying about a pantry lined with jars, a cellar full of hanging herbs, and a freezer stocked from your own land. Food preservation is one of the most essential and rewarding skills a homesteader can build. When you know how to preserve your harvest, nothing goes to waste, your food budget […]
Okay, let’s be honest for a second. Nutella is one of those things that a lot of us have a complicated relationship with. It tastes incredible, there’s no denying that. But have you looked at the ingredients lately? Sugar is the first ingredient. Before hazelnuts. Before cocoa. Before anything else that sounds remotely like food.
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Whether you’re tending a backyard vegetable patch or nurturing a lush lawn, weeds are the uninvited guests that never seem to leave. The good news? You don’t need harsh chemicals to reclaim your garden. Here’s your friendly, organic guide to identifying and managing the 15 most common weeds. We’ve been battling weeds for decades on
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Dinner rolls are a staple in my home and are always a hit. These are similar to the classic dinner rolls made with white flour that you get at many restaurants and are easy to make at home. Below I’ll share exactly how I make these rolls and a quick action recipe to get these
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If you’ve been following along here for a while, you know that one of the core ideas behind backyard farming and homesteading is this: the more you can make yourself, the better: for your health, for your wallet, and for your peace of mind. And if there’s one thing I wish I had started making
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Making your own almond butter from scratch is seriously a no-brainer. Almond butter is delicious and I promise you that the homemade version is even better. If you’ve ever picked up a jar at the grocery store and done a double-take at the price tag, you are not alone. A quality jar of natural almond
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The homestead mindset is not about deprivation, it is about capability. There are countless reasons people choose to make things themselves instead of buying them. It can save money, be more sustainable, it can be high quality, it can decrease your reliance on the supply chain, and of course it can be fun! Whatever your
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If you’ve never heard of filmjölk before, you’re not alone, but once you try it, you’ll wonder how it wasn’t already part of your homestead kitchen routine. It’s a traditional Swedish fermented milk drink that’s been around since the Viking age, and it’s one of the easiest cultured dairy foods you can make at home.
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Every experienced homesteader carries a private list of things they wish they had known earlier: the fence built in the wrong place, the animals brought home before the infrastructure was ready, the canning batch thrown away because someone deviated from the tested recipe. (I’ve personally done all of these)! This article is that list, organized
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Let’s be honest, one of the best things to grow in your backyard garden is tomatoes. They simply taste better when grown at home. The difference between grocery store tomatoes and homegrown tomatoes is huge. In this guide we’ll go into all the details of exactly how to grow delicious tomatoes. In this guide we’ll
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