Back to the Homestead: The Lost Art of Baking Cookies with Lard
When I decided to make my own butter, epically the first 30 days, I gave…
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miranda Prepping the Backyard for Long Summer Days on the Homestead
So one thing that often happens in the winter, is I feel like at my…
Butter-Making for 30 Days: The Wins, the Messes, and My Verdict
A little over a month ago, I finally decided that I was going to stop…
My Husband’s Dessert Request: More Cookies, Less Everything Else
My husband typically doesn’t request sweets, because typically he isn’t a sweets type of guy.…
Faith, Family, and Four Months: Getting through the Sleepless Nights
Maybe its the fact that Dani Jo was conceived after being told to forget about…
Everything You Need To Know Before Making Your Own Headache Balm
When I worked as a Noon Duty, I can remember to this day, going to…
Lemon Harvest Overflow, Part 2: More Zero‑Waste Magic
I was given more lemons. Honestly I’m sure this could be a never ending supply…
Homemade Seasonings for the Win: The Why + The How Behind My Switch
The one thing that kept my eye on wanting the food dehydrator was how easy…
Homestead Win: My First Loaf of Sandwich Bread That Actually Turned Out
I’ve always wanted to bake my own bread for my family, and I mean like…
Why I’m Making My Own Butter Now (And How You Can Too)
There’s something about turning a simple quart of cream into two everyday staples that feels…