How to make easy and delicious recipes on your homestead, out of basic ingredients. These are obviously much healthier than what you can buy from the store, even healthier than what you would order in most restaurants.
They can be really fun, too, not to mention cheap compared to eating out.
The Great Depression was a time of intense suffering and hardship. But like all such times, it gave rise to self-sufficiency, creativity, and innovation. In no other way is this more evident than the way Americans cooked. Great Depression-era recipes were creations of utter necessity, but some of them have gone on to become treasured … Read more
I love just about every kind of jam and preserves there are. On toast, on English muffins, stirred into oatmeal, or even topping a tasty pork chop, it’s just one of life’s simple but great pleasures. But you know what kind of jam I hadn’t tried until recently? Pine cone jam! I know it might … Read more
Christmas time is always the right time to bring out your most cherished and beloved recipes. This counts double for the sweets! You’ll never go wrong with a good jam around Christmas: it works as a topping, an accent, and an ingredient unto itself, and you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, and Christmas dinner! … Read more
Do you love cherry tomatoes? Me too! If you are like me and countless other gardeners, you probably grow your own. Nothing is better than a perfectly ripe cherry tomato that’s still warm from the sun. But sometimes it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. It rarely fails that, no matter how … Read more
Canned pork is one of the best and most versatile meats you can preserve yourself right at home. With a pressure canner and a little time, you can have a full shelf of delicious pork that is ready to eat as is or use as an ingredient in any number of recipes. Not only is … Read more
Acorns…when I think of these, I always tend to think of a particularly unlucky squirrel… Of course, acorns are a natural food source that has been around for years wherever there are oak trees. Acorns are highly nutritious, calorie-rich, and were part of the diet in Greece, Spain, North Africa, Asia, and other places. Now, … Read more
Are you looking for a unique and delicious meal to impress your dinner guests? Look no further than wild goose! Wild geese are versatile, easy to cook with, and full of flavor. Here are 41 wild goose recipes that are bound to make your dinner party an unforgettable experience. 1. Bacon Wrapped Wild Goose Breasts … Read more
Summer is coming to an end and you may have a few green tomatoes on your hands. Rather than let them go to waste, why not try out one of these recipes? From casseroles to dips, there’s something for everyone. So get cooking and turn those green tomatoes into a delicious meal! Can You Eat … Read more
If you’re looking for a versatile and adaptable way to cook, nothing beats using a dutch oven. Dutch ovens are one of the most well-rounded pieces of cookware around, and they can be used for everything from roasting to baking to braising. With nothing but your dutch oven and plenty of heat, you can create … Read more
If you’re like me, you love condiments. Whether it’s ketchup on your fries or delectable, whole grain mustard on an Italian sausage with grilled peppers, they can make or break a meal. I guess I just don’t care for “plain” food. But store-bought condiments can be expensive, and often contain all sorts of unhealthy ingredients. … Read more
You won’t believe how many edible flowers can be made into a delicious flower jelly. You just might have some of these growing in your yard right now!
Somebody. Anybody! Please tell me what in the world you put in beans to make them taste good??? There must be something I’m missing.
Food, glorious food, we’re anxious to try it… Okay, okay, I won’t sing anymore, but this is going to be fun and drool-inducing! I’ve been cooking since I was about 10 years old. As a cub scout, I had to cook three meals for my cooking badge (yes, that is a thing). These three meals … Read more
From zucchini to butternut, summer to acorn, I’ve never met a squash that I didn’t like. In fact, one of my favorite things about growing squash is that it produces delicious meal ideas for me to try during just about every season of the year. From early summer until first thing in the spring (thank … Read more
If the idea of making your own sourdough starter sounds complicated – it is absolutely not! You only need two ingredients, water and flour… but you do have to wait at least a week for it to finish fermenting. Sourdough works for most people on a gluten-free diet regardless of the type of flour used. … Read more
