Store-bought vegetables can add a significant amount of flavor, color and texture to pre-packaged food or family meals. But there are several reasons why you may want to re-consider reaching for that next tomato, broccoli crown, or head of lettuce. At a glance, the presentation of veggies at the store is appealing. Colors are often… [read more]
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s even possible to quit your day job and devote yourself to the business you love: the business of working your land. Luckily, a homesteading lifestyle works well for those seeking work-from-home opportunities. You can earn a living from a homestead… [read more]
These 36 Natural Remedies against Fatigue Will Energize You!
It’s normal to get tired. That happens to all of us. It’s a signal that our brains and bodies need time to recharge by resting. However, there’s a difference between being tired and fatigue. Being tired is a need for rest, but being fatigued is a serious lack of energy that can hinder a person’s… [read more]
Raising Pigs from A to Z
If you’ve recently made the decision to raise pigs for meat, you’ve made a fantastic choice. Pigs are an enjoyable animal to raise, offering a high volume of meat and an even higher level of enjoyment for even the novice farmer. Pigs are intelligent and learn quickly, picking up new tricks even faster than dogs!… [read more]
30 Homesteading Gifts to Give Your Loved Ones
As a homesteader, you may at times find yourself strapped for cash or otherwise seeking ways to make ends meet. Gifts can be expensive, especially at times of the year where you feel inundated with shopping lists and feel the need to find something special for everyone on our list. Luckily, if you have 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]
Chocolate Almond Butter Cups {dairy free, gluten free, paleo}
I love Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. Totally. But, since I can’t have peanut butter, or the milk chocolate, or the refined sugar, I needed an alternative to enjoy. These chocolate almond butter cups are the perfect replacement! At first, my husband wasn’t sure about them. After all, how could I replace our FAVORITE candy treat… [read more]
Life Light Hot Dogs
Are you looking to eat less meat, but still love hot dogs? Going to a bbq and can’t stand the thought of pork by products in your bun? Are you wanting a more sustainable way of eating food, that still tastes great? What to do? Try LifeLight hot dogs. Lightlife began in western Massachusetts in… [read more]
How to Make Hollandaise Sauce
What does a real meal mean to you? Is it time with family and friends, and good food? To me, a real meal has to have good food, good company and perhaps a good bottle of wine or two. And, having people over for brunch is one of the best meals to share, in my… [read more]
Focus Word for 2015
Each year, I choose one focus word. One simple word that will inspire confidence, keep me going through the hard times and when I am discouraged. 2014 was a hard year, with multiple illnesses, several trips to the E.R. and doctor’s offices. We have experienced loss of loved animals, loss of loved family, and health… [read more]