One of the most versatile plants to eat and cook, sweet potatoes are also shockingly easy to grow. These tasty tubers can be grown directly in the garden, in a container, or even on a trellis. Some people even have success growing them as houseplants! Sweet potatoes are a relative to morning glories, and exhibit… [read more]
Try These 32 Remedies for Cracked Heels
If your skin gets super dry, then it might lead to cracking, and this can be quite uncomfortable. Cracked skin can lead to cuts and infections, particularly on the heels, where your skin is frequently exposed to dirt and potential contagions. In this article we’re going to outline some of the best quick home remedies… [read more]
Death of a Garden
So there I was, home late from work and ready to check on the garden to see what I could harvest. See what had been growing while I was away. I didn’t get a chance to check it out before leaving in the morning like usual so with dinner time around the corner I was… [read more]
How To Dehydrate Kale and Make Kale Chips
Originating in the Eastern region of the Mediterranean, kale was cultivated as a food as early as 2000 B.C. Not only was kale cultivated as a food source, it was also considered to be medicinal. It was used for treating bowel conditions. As a vegetable, kale is a member of the cabbage family as well… [read more]
These Natural Remedies Will Fight the Cold For You
We have all had a cold at some point in our life. The sniffles, runny nose, congested head and overall tiredness are something that many of us, unfortunately, are all-too-familiar with. A lot of times when our cold gets bad, we run to the pharmacy to get some medicine. However, many of the ingredients used… [read more]
Easy Way to Freeze and Pickle Zucchini
There’s a saying among farmers and homesteaders in my area that goes something like this – don’t ever leave your windows down or doors unlocked this time of year or you may find your car filled with zucchini. For anyone who has raised and harvested squash varieties, it’s laughable because at harvest time the squash… [read more]
Top 10 Easiest Foods to Can
If you’re a homesteader, you no doubt know the difficulty of storing vegetables, fruits, and meats over the winter months. It’s nearly impossible to grow any sort of produce during cold weather in most states, so it’s necessary to find alternative methods for storing the foods harvested in the early fall. While freezing is a… [read more]
8 Foods You Can Sautee
Sautéing is a cooking technique that basically consists of cooking something quickly in a pan, over a relatively high heat, using a tossing, rather than a stirring, motion. Due to the fast cooking time, the ingredients being sautéed are able to retain a large amount of their nutrients and texture, while achieving a browning that… [read more]
9 Ways to Reduce Your Salt Intake
When it comes to salt consumption and your health, less is typically better, making you less likely to develop problems with your cholesterol, blood pressure, and digestive system issues. While you can’t completely eliminate salt from your diet—and shouldn’t (!), as sodium is necessary for human life—you can take a few steps to help reduce… [read more]
Water Kefir Soda Recipe: Easy to Make and Really Good for You!
A few years ago, I had noticed a “new drink” at the grocery store. I plucked the bottle off the shelf in the cooler and turned it over in my hands, reading the label. It made mention of kefir, probiotics, and fermentation. I think the word that stuck out most to me was “fermentation”. When… [read more]
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