Lemke Homestead

A Homesteading Momma Trying to Learn a Thing or Two

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Tomatoes and Strawberries

Almost 13 years ago I became a mom when I gave birth to my daughter. I got pregnant with her just over a year of dating her father (my now husband) . We were engaged at the time. Fast forward…

Horrors of the Unknown

If you know me at all, then you know I like to be prepared for things. I like to plan things, and I like to know what to expect so I’m not going into something with no knowledge of anything….

Easy Parmesan Chips

Step One: Preheat oven to 350 Step Two: Lay out parchment paper on baking sheet (fun fact, if you crumple it first, it will lay on the sheet beautifully) Step Three: Lay out piles of shredded cheese on parchment paper…

Garden 2024

I have a wanna be green thumb. By which I mean I can sort of keep plants alive, but my skills could use some improvement. Usually every year I improve upon my previous years garden, but am faced with new…

Dandelion Oil

I decided that I wanted to do something with skin care. So I heard about how Dandelions actually have anti-aging properties when used in skin care, as well as loads of other benefits. So first I had to dry them…

Irish Soda Bread

One of the first traditions I started when I got married is making Irish Soda Bread for St. Patricks’ Day. I remember finding the recipe on Pinterest first, and the first year I made it I also made homemade butter…