I know. I know. I can hear the sighs. What do you mean you don't home school your kids? Isn't that a big reason why homesteaders...homestead? Maybe. Before I go off the deep end with this post, I want to point out very emphatically that we have LOTS of wonderful friends and family members who... Continue Reading →
Pork chops are amazing, especially on the grill. But they get boring after a while. Let's face it, boring food just isn't satisfying. I wanted something different. I wanted something a little bold. Something healthy and invigorating. Most importantly...I wanted FLAVOR! Pork Bits are a fun, easy way to enjoy the same great cut of... Continue Reading →
You've heard them before. I know you have. Maybe you've even tried some of them. It seems like gardening has more myths passing around than any other hobby. But how do you know what's true and what's folklore? Just because it's been passed around on Facebook a million times doesn't make it true. Seriously, this... Continue Reading →
I know what you're thinking. Banana bread has been around for thousands of years. There's a recipe on every Pinterest corner. Why do we need another one? One word. Zucchini. I've got a ton of them coming out of the garden right now, and I know you probably do too. So what do you do?... Continue Reading →
I am a pizza junkie. Are you? Oh good, let's be friends. It's possible I was spoiled. I blame living in the Pacific Northwest, where the pizza is made with fresh ingredients, exceptional crust and usually paired with a fine micro brew. It's hard being a pizza junkie while living in the Midwest. Good pizza... Continue Reading →
So you did it. You found the piece of property you can start building your dreams on. You may have been waiting for this moment for a long time. But what now? How will you manage your land? I was there not that long ago. We were so caught up in the idea of having... Continue Reading →
"Living a life fully engaged and full of whimsy and the kind of things that love does is something most people plan to do, but along the way they just kind of forget." ~ Bob Goff There is something magical that happens each summer. I wonder if you feel it too? Like a flower opening... Continue Reading →
Each season carries its own nostalgia, things for which that season is pleasantly remembered for. Fall has it's apples and pumpkins. Winter has it's first snow, spring the smell of fresh cut grass. For me, summer is celebrated through freshly picked strawberries, baseball, and meals prepared on the grill. Summer days are long, and for... Continue Reading →
I walked into the house, ignoring the chicken poop spread across the white siding next to the back door. Yep, you read that right. Chicken poop. Not sure how it got there, but the location suggested a little person. I didn't bother asking, knowing I wouldn't get a straight answer. All hands get washed and... Continue Reading →
Radishes are among the first veggies to be planted on the homestead, and usually one of the first to be harvested. I love their peppery flavor. I also love how easy they are to grow. I mean, it's really hard to mess up radishes in the garden. They are like the entry level choice to... Continue Reading →