Condensed Milk Coffee – Quick and Easy
The coffee recipe here is based on a style of coffee served in Southeast Asia. Thai coffee and Vietnamese coffee are similar, in that both are sweetened with condensed milk. Thai coffee has a generous […]
Cooking and Canning Blackberry Jelly – Old-Fashioned Goodness
As a little girl, I used to visit my grandma and grandpa’s farm on the weekends. The place was very picturesque complete with cows grazing in the pasture and an old tire hanging from a […]
How To Eradicate Black Knot Disease
Black knot is an all too common fungal disease that afflicts fruit trees, and various types of ornamental trees – especially varieties of cherry and plum trees. The fungus causes black tumor-style growths, or black […]
These Bugs are Actually GOOD for Your Garden
Bugs in the garden is not necessarily a bad thing. Sure, there are vile, destructive insects that want all of your growing groceries for themselves – but then there are other bugs that yearn to […]
Penne and Meatballs Recipe
This is a recipe for the pressure cooker that is so quick it’s unbelievable, but it will produce a hot, hearty, and delicious meal in about 15 minutes. This recipe is perfect for when you […]
How and Why Attract Bats to Your Garden
Bats have gotten a bad rap over the years, thanks to their associations with blood-sucking vampires, and the scare of them carrying rabies. However, despite these myths, bats are actually extremely useful in the garden. […]
How To Clean and Dry Raw Wool
Do you own sheep or have a friend who does? If so, this highly profitable homestead side hustle might be just what you have been looking for to make money off your land or small […]
How to Use a Gas Grill Safely
Gas grills are easy to use, offering many advantages over traditional charcoal cooking. You don’t have to wait for your grill to preheat, and it’s easy to set up and handle a standard gas grill. […]
Kalua Pork Recipe
This is the best recipe you will ever try. Kālua is a traditional Hawaiian style of cooking that involves an imu, which is a type of underground oven. This is the traditional “pig roast” that […]
DIY Natural Leather Cleaner
DIY natural leather cleaner conditions and protects your boots, sofas, tack, and other goods for a fraction of the cost of commercially produced products designed for the same purpose. If you can find 100% pure […]
What You Can and Cannot Feed Ducks
What you can and what you cannot feed your ducks is a topic that can elicit heated debate, just as it often does when the same question is posed about any type of livestock. Searching […]
Baked Chicken and Spaghetti Recipe
This simple yet delicious baked chicken and spaghetti recipe is filled with medicinal spices and nutrient-rich ingredients. I make it at least once a month for my family, the rich aroma always brings them running […]
Oven Dry Canning 101
Oven dry canning isn’t actually canning. It is referred to as canning because it is the process of putting food up in mason jars for longevity. Oven canning dry foods is not a new technique, […]
3 Best DIY Natural Wood Polish Recipes
DIY natural wood polish will not only save you money, but also help keep your home looking great without the use of caustic chemicals. Most if not all of the ingredients needed to make these […]
17 Ways to Use Eggshells on the Homestead
Living on the homestead means finding ways to use everything to its fullest extent. Eggshells are a useful resource, but most people toss them away without thinking. Before you decide to use eggshells throughout your […]
5 DIY All-Natural Drain Cleaner Recipes
Clogged drains happen to everyone, eventually. No matter how diligently you try to avoid grease, hair, or other common problem matter from gaining access to a sink or tub drain, they find their way in. […]