From Scratch Recipes
Looking for new recipes to try with all of your garden produce? Are you hesitant to sign up for a CSA because you don't know what to do with it all? Look no further.
My recipes are unlike traditional recipes. They are flexible and can adjust to whatever you have on hand! No more dependence on the grocery for missing ingredients. A true homesteading resource!
Rendering Fat: How to Make Tallow, Lard and Schmaltz
Rendering fat is a traditional skill that involves slowly cooking down animal fats and it’s making a comeback in homestead kitchens. It’s easy to do, affordable, and provides a versatile fat source for high-heat cooking and making things like candles, soap, and skin care products! Another thing that I love about using animal fats is
Homemade Fire Cider Recipe
My homemade fire cider recipe is sure to help you fight inflammation, knock out a cold and stimulate digestion, all in one swoop! Fire cider is super easy to make and is an incredible tonic that is revered in the herbal medicine community. Elderberry syrup seems to steal all of the press regarding cold and
Roasted Swede Soup with Chickpeas
Roasted Swede Soup with Chickpeas is an incredibly delicious and nourishing dish to enjoy on a cold day. It’s one of my favorites and something I look forward to each fall when I harvest my swedes. Swedes (also known as rutabagas) can be used in many different ways like roasting and mashing, but I love
Garden Fresh Rhubarb Crumble (Gluten Free!)
I’ve been making this gluten free rhubarb crumble for YEARS and it’s a classic in our home. Not only is it gluten free, but it’s a reduced-sugar recipe that you can feel good about using over and over. Rhubarb is delightfully tangy and a classic addition in any garden, large or small. Rhubarb is one
The BEST Kombucha Ratio for a Tasty Brew
The key to a tasty brew is getting that kombucha ratio just right! You’ll find many different kombucha ratios on the internet, but how do you know which one is best? My recipe has been perfected over many years of brewing with careful attention to all of the factors involved. Am I just lucky? Nope!
Homestead Refried Beans (Plus, Canning Tips!)
No journey toward self-sufficiency is complete without cooking and canning refried beans! Dried beans are inexpensive, shelf-stable, nutritious and complete meal on their own! They just take a little preparation, but it’s totally worth the effort. In this recipe, I’ll share how to properly soak beans and make the BEST refried beans you’ll ever have.