DIY Crochet Dishcloth Pattern Making homemade dishcloths is SO simple! If you want to make your own (or give them away as gifts), this free pattern is exactly what you need! Each one takes about an hour (depending on your crochetting speed), and can be made in any color! Read More... Protect Your Garden from Animals! There is nothing more devastating than losing a large part (or all) of your garden to roaming pests. Whether it's a result of a loose chicken, a curious raccoon, or a few deer in...
3 days ago • 2 min read
Canning Carrots (Raw Pack!) I like to grow carrots, but it's been hit or miss the last few years. So, I'm glad I have a bunch of canned carrots from past successes! You can also buy in bulk at the store or market and can them instead! This was one of the first things I did when I started homesteading in the city - canning carrots! Read More... Easy Shortbread Lemon Bars One of the most requested desserts I'm asked to bring when I volunteer to bring a dish! These lemon bars are perfectly set...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Today is the day I ship the rest of the pre-orders for my new book! I started signing and shipping books yesterday, and there were SO MANY that it spilled over to today! So if you haven't gotten your shipping confirmation yet, you should get it shortly! And if you haven't ordered your own copy of Creating a Modern Homestead - my new book that partners with you on your journey to bring traditional skills into your life, no matter where you live - there are still a few signed copies...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Water Bath Canning for Beginners If you've never done any type of canning before, it can be a little intimidating! But, it's actually quite simple. You don't even need any special equipment! Read this beginner's guide and learn how to can your own jams, jellies, pickles, and more! Read More... Dye-Free Rainbow Popsicles It's starting to get even hotter as the summer wears on, so it's time to make some more all natural popsicles! My son and his cousins all love these adorable dye-free...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! New on the Site: Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread A classic summer recipe, this quick bread uses only common pantry staples! No sour cream or yogurt required, and it only uses one bowl! Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread A few things I love about this recipe: One-Bowl - Don't worry about the dishes, this recipe only uses a single bowl to prep! Naturally Sweetened - This recipe calls for maple syrup, though any type of dry sugar (white, coconut, date, monk fruit...) could be used...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Adding Chickens to Your Garden Thinking of adding chickens to your garden to help with pests? Here are a few things we've learned about keeping chickens near your produce over the years! There are many pros and cons to consider before you act. Read More... Best Ever Homemade Lemonade Almost 20 years ago, my friend Melissa shared her recipe for homemade lemonade - and it was the best lemonade I'd ever had! So, I asked if I could write it up to share with you, and she said yes! This is a great...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Troubleshooting Einkorn If you are new to einkorn, or just having issues getting the texture and taste the way you want it to be? Then this post on working with einkorn is for you! Get the best tips for success using einkorn today! Read More... Homemade Peach Jam This peach jam (or peach butter) is so silky smooth and perfectly peachy! It's easy to make and even easier to eat. We love to have it over toasted bread, or homemade biscuits... though my son could eat it by the bowlful! Enjoy this...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! New on the Site: Loaded Potato Taco Bowl While it might sound like an odd combination, this is one of the best and most filling, grain-free meals I've made in a long time! Loaded Potato Taco Bowl A few things I love about this recipe: Ready in 30 Minutes – Even if you don't have potatoes cooked, or ground beef browned, this recipe comes together so quickly! Perfect Make-Ahead Recipe – All the parts refrigerate and reheat so well, this is a great option for weekly meal prep! Only a...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Southern Fried Okra We LOVE fried okra around here, and with the amount that the garden brings in daily, we have it often. We also bread and freeze it for frying later! Whether you are looking to make a single serving or process through a garden worth of okra, this recipe is a classic! Read More... Homemade Pickling Spices Depending on where you are, it's likely that you have a lot of growing season ahead of you still! That means there are still lots of cucumbers to process! Switch things up...
19 days ago • 2 min read