Last summer my oldest son returned home from a 10 day trip to Costca Rica. It was a trip that was in the works for almost two years. I’m super proud…
Canning Pickled Beets
Canning Pickled Beets You know you make good pickled beets when your family and friends come over and steal a jar or two out of the pantry… every time they…
The Day In The Life Of A Homesteader
While many people peg the homestead life as a ideal lifestyle, however, very few truly know what goes into just one day. Sunup to sundown. Every day. No breaks. No…
Tomato Canning Recipes
I have a sweet summer crush this savory lycopene rich juicy red fruit. So much so, that each year I plant roughly 75 tomato plants and can at least 5 dozen jars of tomatoes. Its actually my favorite…
Homemade Ranch Mix
Homemade Ranch Mix I love ranch! Seriously, I love it so much its embarrassing ,.. for my family. Its a host for all things savory and not just veggies, that’s…
Homesteading. Is the juice worth the squeeze?
Did I lock up the chickens? I really hope that cow doesn’t calve before morning.. What if the wolves get to the calf before I do? I should have locked…
You either get it or you don’t!
Let’s be honest here for a minute, shall we? This organic living, whole foods, fermentation, chemical free, homemade, free range, grass-fed, grow it yourself, do it your self movement is…
Homemade Twinkies
Let me first just say that this recipe is not my typical “whole foods” type recipe. Twinkies of any sorts are not a everyday food. These are not healthy nor…
Canning Tomato Soup Concentrate
Tomato soup is a staple in our home. Especially during cold winter nights. There’s nothing more simple or well loved then a big ole bowl of hot tomato soup and a…
Canning Stewed Tomatoes
Stewed tomatoes are by far the most versatile and most used item in my pantry. From spaghetti, to Mostaccioli or soup, stewed tomatoes are easy to grab and make a healthy delish…
