Making hard cheese at home does not need to be intimidating. In fact, you might have everything you need on hand already! This yogurt-cultured farmhouse cheddar recipe is a tasty and versatile hard cheese that you’ll come back to time and time again. Make Your Own Cheddar Cheese at Home! Our family started in cheesemaking…
When it comes to the amazing benefits that a family milk cow provides, raw milk butter may be at the top of that list! Making butter may bring up mental images of Ma Ingalls churning her butter. However, we will show you the quick and easy way how to make butter from raw milk in…
When it comes to getting the best bang for your buck, cooking an entire chicken—over the individual parts—gives you the most meat, the best taste, and the highest nutrients. Our favorite method to do this is by slow cooking it in the oven. Here, we will show you a step-by-step guide on exactly how to…
I am always looking to add quick, easy, and nourishing meals to our family’s breakfast repertoire. This cornmeal porridge has been a recent addition. It is creamy and delicious while being chalked with nutrients to keep bellies satisfied. On our homestead, we have been growing a field of dent corn alongside a three sister’s garden…
If you are looking for a quick and easy sourdough recipe suitable for anything from an everyday breakfast to a fancy brunch, this recipe for sourdough scones fits the bill. It comes together in just a few minutes and is a definite crowd-pleaser. For the Love of Scones When I was in college, the dorm…
Rhubarb season coincides perfectly with grilling season. Turning that fresh rhubarb from your garden or the farmer’s market into this delicious rhubarb BBQ sauce is one of our family’s favorite ways to use this tangy springtime treat. When we purchased our homestead in the spring, I was delighted to find a thriving patch of rhubarb….
When life gives you dandelions, make dandelion ice cream! If you are looking for the perfect spring recipe to wow your friends and family, this simple, homemade dandelion ice cream recipe is just the thing! When life gives you dandelions… Last spring, when the dandelions began blooming in full force, one of our kids’ favorite…
While many find the dandelion to be their biggest nemesis come springtime, we celebrate its arrival and this gluten free dandelion cake is our favorite way to use those yellow flowers. Our Journey to Medicinal Herbs Over the last several years, we’ve been on a mission to learn about the native plants in our area…
When the warmer weather of spring comes, it’s nettle season! When nettle is in abundance, part of my morning routine is to harvest as much nettle as I can for cooking with and preserving to have on hand for the rest of the year. Unsure about nettle? We’ll fill you in on all of the…
If you’ve grown mint before, you know that it grows like crazy. While there’s nothing better than the crisp flavor of fresh peppermint or spearmint from the garden, figuring out what to do with all that mint can be a challenge. We love to preserve as much of that mint as possible for use all…