Beekeeping is one of those hobbies that, even today, seems downright peculiar to outsiders. I mean, who keeps bees for fun? As it turns out, a lot more people take up beekeeping than you might think and more people turn to this enjoyable, time-honored pastime every day. But beyond being a quaint hobby mainly enjoyed …
Lady’s thumb (Persicaria maculosa) is a summer annual belonging to the buckwheat (polygonaceae) family. This adaptable smartweed grows abundantly throughout North America and Eurasia. In North America, the plant is considered an invasive species and farmers and gardeners work hard to prevent it and rid it from their fields. However, like many other weeds, it …
To Swedish children, meatballs are what chicken nuggets are to American kids. They are served on celebratory occasions and as warming suppers. Ikea made them even more famous by serving them at their stores. This hearty dish provides plenty of nutrition especially in the colder months. The Swedes mix ground beef and pork in a …
Nothing says summer like biting into a light, refreshing cucumber or devouring a handful of crunchy pickles at your summer barbecue. Although most people would consider cucumbers to be a vegetable, they are technically a fruit. This fruit is probably the second most popular ‘vegetable’ in the United States. It is found in nearly half …
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 …
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 …
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Are you trying to figure out if homesteading is right for you? While there’s no denying that some days can be a challenge, here are 10 reasons you will really enjoy homesteading. Don’t let the challenges lying ahead scare you, the rewards are well worth it! 1. You Will Have Total Control Over the Food …
Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self-reliance. Feeding those chickens doesn’t have to be hard, or even expensive. Consider supplementing your chicken feed with some easy-to-grow plants around your garden. Besides saving you money, these plants sampled here have a high nutritional value, and they’re good for …
Black raspberry wine is easy to make at home, and doesn’t require a lot of special equipment. Learn how to make your own today! If you stumble across a patch of wild black raspberries in the summertime, you’re in for a real treat. They look like a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry, but …
Keeping your family healthy and choosing natural remedies does not need to be an oxymoron. These immune supporting elderberry astragalus gummies are perfect for everyone in the family, and it will make it more fun to take their “medicine”. When the cold and flu hits, you want relief fast. Some mineral rich bone broth, plenty …
