The new year is nearly upon us, so it’s time to make sweeping life changes and hope they become habits by February! Yeah, yeah, we all know that doesn’t work. New Year’s Resolutions tempt us all and even those of us who have chosen a homesteader life. As Paul Tripp annually reminds us, it’s the […]
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Last winter I became quite ill with a mysterious respiratory illness. Looking back, I wonder if I had COVID-19 or not, but no one was testing for it or even tracking that virus here back in January. Either way, I was feverish, short-of-breath, coughing for weeks, congested, and so very exhausted. Doctor’s determined it wasn’t
Homemade Elderberry Syrup – just $5 per bottle! Read More »
Winter is setting in and the frosts begin to descend upon the gardens, which brings unique challenges to the garden. The lettuce leaves turn their translucent shades of colors. The broccoli head looks like a glistening star. Collards offer a frosty accent to the landscape and some of the mustard greens look almost mushy in
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Once you’ve had a from-scratch cup of drinking chocolate, you can never go back to those packets that pretend to be hot chocolate. We reserve this decadent treat for special winter moments that call for a little celebration as it is rich and definitely indulgent. It only takes a few minutes on the stovetop and
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Weeds here, weeds there, weeds are everywhere! The farmers bane. Whether it is the deep roots of curly burdock. Or the millions of henbit that seemingly pop up out of nowhere in the fall and spring. The garden can oftentimes be in dire straits when nature tries to take over. You’ve probably heard about weed
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Confession: I’m a reluctant pumpkin-eater. Or nearly all winter squash for that matter. Not even in pumpkin pie. Something about the texture and nearly sweet flavor just makes me turn up my nose. Have to hide the pumpkin in bread or muffins before I can appreciate it…until this pumpkin minestrone soup came along… As an
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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Christmas season is nearly upon us. If you’re hoping to avoid the shopping malls and crowded stores this year, consider giving Christmas gifts from the homestead. Homegrown and handmade gifts are the perfect way to give thoughtful and memorable presents without breaking the bank or stepping foot in a
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The days are gradually getting shorter and the nights are a bit nippier. The trees are starting to turn color too. Must be garlic planting time! Considering how simple and fuss-free garlic is, you’d think I would have learned how to plant garlic sooner. But I put off gardening in the fall for several years
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The cool wind of fall whips the leaves around outside, creating an itch to scratch the soil and plant some vegetables. Unfortunately with winter coming, the season has passed for working the soil outside. There is, however, another way to satisfy your craving to grow fresh produce for your kitchen! Learning how to grow vegetables
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A few years ago after I completed my first Whole30, I was looking for some healthier recipes to add into my lunch routine that could be prepared ahead and/or freeze well. So many soups taste like a version of chicken noodle or a riff on chili, but I wanted a different flavor profile that I
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