Learn how to cook on the homestead with our kitchen tips, tricks and recipes. Food preservation is really easy once you get the hang of it, too!
Many third-world country inhabitants have never been required to prepare a meal without a gas or electric stove. But for centuries, people have been baking bread, preparing fish, making jerky, cooking meat, and even making pizzas without electricity. As a keen outdoors woman/hiker/climber/canoeist/horse trail rider, I have often had to do without electricity for weeks …
Canned food can be a convenient and shelf-stable option no matter what kind of food you like. From meats and broth to fruits and veggies, and even dairy products, there is a canned option ready to buy and, seemingly, ready to eat. But you may wonder whether it’s safe to eat canned food without cooking …
I am 100% proudly South African. The land of biltong and droë wors. I have had to explain the difference to both South Africans and foreigners, as many people think that because they are both dehydrated meats, they are one and the same products; however, they are not the same! Both biltong and beef jerky …
What is the Difference Between Biltong and Beef Jerky? Read More »
If you are into an active life; running, hiking, cycling, or any other sport, you burn calories fast and need energy fast. Clif bars are designed to fuel your muscles for exercise that lasts for an hour or more. They should ideally be consumed 2 to 3 hours before you begin your exercise. They are …
The idea of being able to go out to your hen house and collect some fresh eggs for breakfast, or buy pasture raised eggs at a farmers’ market, is appealing. But is there really a difference in the color, taste and nutritional content, or are we just happy to think that because they are fresh …
Farm Versus Store Bought Eggs: What Are the Differences? Read More »
Even if summer is months away, it’s time to start thinking about how to take your backyard barbeques up a notch this year. Whether you’re grilling traditional favorites or want to experiment with smoking your own, consider using your barbeque grill to try out some new recipes next summer. Why Is a Charcoal Grill the …
If you own a home or like to cook, you likely already know the benefits of having just a few trusty pieces of high-end cookware. They offer exceptional culinary use, and are lovely to look at. Old-fashioned cast iron can be that cookware, and so much more. They are versatile, durable, naturally non-stick and can …
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 …
Some women like to collect pretty things, such as vases, flowers, figurines. Some, however, like to collect cast iron. Having multiple cast iron pans makes meal prep so much easier, as you can grab what you need and go from stove top to oven with ease. Benefits of Cast Iron Cookware Cast iron pans have …
Summer is my favorite season. Truly. Everything in the garden is in full swing, the chickens are laying eggs non stop, new life is growing all around the homestead. It’s a great time to experiment with new recipes with veggies from the garden as well. But, the heat in the kitchen from cooking is unbearable …
