In the homesteading world, many of us like to be frugal. Well, at least *I* do :). In our monthly menu planning, I always have beans and rice for dinner at least once. I like it, and there are days I enjoy watching my children curl their lips back far enough so that the… [read more]
Beef Jerky-Make It At Home (dehydrator or oven)
How to make the world’s best homemade beef jerky! When I was growing up, my father would spend literally hours making the world’s best beef jerky. He would choose the finest beef roast, marinate it in his special blend of seasonings, slice it paper thin, and stick it a warm oven for 24-36 hours. The beef… [read more]
Sausage and Fennel Casserole
Fennel is an easy growing vegetable, or herb, depending on the variety you grow. It has a light, licorice flavor that blends well with chicken, beef or turkey. Crunchy and even slightly sweet, fennel is commonly associated with Italian cuisine, but can also be found all over Mediterranean cuisines as well. When choosing fennel at… [read more]
Regrow your lettuce
The best way to save money is to grow your own food. But, lettuce seeds can take several weeks to get started, and to grow big enough to be harvest. And, in the winter, it’s hard to find seeds anyway, right? The solution is to regrow your own lettuce from already harvested heads. Regrowing your… [read more]
How to Organize Bulk Spices
I buy my spices in bulk, since they are much cheaper that way. I also like never running out of favorites like cumin, cinnamon, and garlic powder. I used to put them in pint size jars, but that took up so much room in my china cabinet, and I had to move them all out… [read more]
Homemade Mint Extract
I have this garden full of mint. I got a small plant one year from a “friend” and now, I can’t seem to control it. Had I known then what I know now about the invasive-ness of mint…I would go back, and plant it in a large pot, not just allow them to stick… [read more]
Sephira
Meet our newest family member, Sephira. How could you NOT love this face??? She is currently pregnant, and due within the next 3 weeks, and then we will be bringing her home. I can’t wait!!! I am so looking forward to fresh milk each day, along with making yogurt and trying out my new cheese… [read more]
How Throwing Food in the Trash Saved Me Money
How Throwing Food in the Trash Saved Me Money Yeah, I hear what you are thinking…”what????” I can feel the gasps of air being sucked in by all my frugal friends as they re-read the title to make sure they read it right. Stay with me, though, and I’ll explain, mmmmkay? See, I live in… [read more]
Mousakka
I was able to grab some eggplant at the farmer’s market the other day, and found this awesome mousakka recipe to try! I had never had it before, and I figured why not? And, the recipe looks very time consuming, but I tell you, it was easy to make. BE SURE TO PIN THIS… [read more]