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!
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 …
Yes, we raise our own chickens, and yes, we use everything but the cluck around here! Someone once asked, “What do you do with the chicken FEET?” When most people think about chicken feet, the first thing that comes to mind is a pair of shoes. But for homesteaders, chicken feet are a valuable resource. …
You may have heard about a food swap before, but wondered how it works? I wasn’t sure what to expect myself, but when I found out there was going to be one near me, I had to try it. So, here’s a basic rundown of what we did, and how a food swap works. Here’s …
