I’ve been reading Ben Falk’s The Resilient Farm and Homestead the past few weeks as I try to get a vision for how we can best steward this land. I like that it goes beyond permaculture concepts. It also talks about a practical implementation on a small scale. (His farm is 10 acres.)Â But when I…
This creamy Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake with layers of chocolate and vanilla swirled to make a beautiful marbled appearance is the best cheesecake ever! Is that saying too much? Because I don’t suppose I’ve tried every recipe there is out there, but it certainly is the best that I’ve ever tried. (And you better believe I…
Want a warm soup to serve on a cold winter day? This recipe for Bacon Mushroom Soup with Barley & Wild Rice is ready in less than an hour but tastes like you’ve been slow cooking it all day! Maybe it’s because I’ve got only ONE homesteading skill I’m planning on learning this year, and that’s…
Salt cured egg yolks are a great way to get a flavor punch and little protein boost in many dishes! (And they’re also a really great way to use eggs that were frozen in the nesting boxes before you gather them.) The only thing worse about hens not laying eggs over the winter is when…
Need a DIY Sore Throat Remedy? Try this soothing natural Echinacea Throat Spray made with the herbal ingredients. One mist brings instant relief!
I want to share with you some of the Custom Homemaking Binder Printables I use in organizing my homemaking and homesteading binders, free for the taking. Check these templates out and see if they might be useful in your Homemaking Binder as you try to get more organized while managing your home or farm! Simply enter…