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!
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 …
Since apples are abundant in the fall, they are usually at great price. Knowing how to preserve apples for winter use is a great idea to save money and have apples all the time! Fall brings lots of apples in our area. We have an apple festival that lasts an entire weekend, where you go …
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 …
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 …
