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Here you'll find my most most recent blog posts. Explore everything from companion planting and vertical gardening to raising meat birds and water glassing eggs. Don't miss my farm-to-table recipes!
The Health Benefits of Tallow and Lard
You’ve probably been hearing people talk about how animal fats are back, but is there truth behind this movement? Are there really health benefits of using tallow and lard? Keep reading to find out! We’ve already tackled the overarching topic of saturated fat in my article The Saturated Fat Controversy (definitely check it out if
Tallow and Lard: The Saturated Fat Controversy
Is tallow and lard really okay to use now? Isn’t saturated fat bad for us? As a conventionally-trained dietitian and child of the 80’s when saturated fat was universally shamed, I understand the hesitancy! Now that I’m no longer practicing in the conventional medical system and have been able to look at the research critically,
Tallow vs Lard: Which One to Use?
When comparing tallow vs lard for the first time, it can be hard to know which one to use. Is tallow better for candles or cooking? Is lard best for lotions or pie crusts? If you’re wondering this, you’re in the right place! Tallow and lard have been common ingredients in kitchens for centuries and
How to Make Tallow Candles
Making tallow candles is seriously SO easy, and inexpensive, supports local farms, and provides a toxin-free alternative to modern candles. Both beef and venison tallow work great for making these candles! I love a true nose-to-tail strategy so that nothing goes to waste. These homemade tallow candles are wonderful to have on hand in case
Why You Should Raise Ranger Meat Chickens
If you’ve been questioning the quality of grocery store chicken and want to increase your self-sufficiency, you’re in the right place! Raising your own meat chickens is one of the best ways to solve all of these concerns! Growing garden produce and raising chickens for eggs is an excellent start, however, once you can put meat
What Type of Microgreens Should I Grow?
It can be hard to decide which type of microgreens to grow – the options are overwhelming! There are hundreds of options out there, each with its own flavor profile, nutritional value, and skill level to grow. Which one is right for YOU? In this article, we’ll break down each type of microgreen out there