Despite my struggles with finding joy and simplicity on the homestead this year, I know deep down that the simple life can be exactly that… simple. I’ve tasted of the beauty, reward, and joy that comes out of working willingly with your hands and know that it can be recaptured and enjoyed again if I use the…
When we fenced off our side yard and a portion of the backyard, threw a cow and then later her calf on it, and called it “pasture,” we simply let them go at it, wandering and munching on whatever was growing as they chose. It quickly became apparent that although they were surviving, the pasture…
One Year Ago: ~Week 43~ The most recent addition to the Homestead Hog Butchering page has been made. It was the most difficult one to piece together and therefore I saved it for last of the actual butchering of the hog. (All that remains is preparing casings and lard making.) In this video I stepped outside of my…
$350.00 Our workshop is officially FULL! But you can still get in on a workshop Hand Hewn and Liberty Farm are hosting next winter in January 2018. Join us December 8, 9, 10 2017 in Brinkhaven, Ohio for a 3-day, hands-on Homestead Hog Butchery Workshop! Description We are excited to welcome you into our home this winter…
I’ve had several of you ladies write recently asking the question we all think every now and again when we get a peek into someone else’s life… “How do you get it all done?” My experience is that if so many are asking it, there are even more thinking it. And boy the last thing…
I have finally struck upon a cornbread muffin recipe that is simply delicious! It isn’t too dry and has a hint of sweetness to it.