I have a particular interest in history, and when you add good food to the mix; it provides an insight of sorts into how things were done back in the day. Preparing and preserving food was very different in the 1800s. The food at the time had to be prepped with what you had or …
Homesteading is a rewarding lifestyle that can get very expensive very quickly. However, you shouldn’t let money stop you from reaching your homesteading dreams. You can start your homesteading journey no matter your income, location, or ability level. We all start somewhere! Here’s how to homestead when you’re flat broke. Start where you are The …
I wish that I could open this article like this: Bees will be bees and kids will be kids. Bees are not about to disappear from the planet, so you do not need to concern yourself with your kids interacting with bees. Whether you are camping or having a picnic, you and your kids will …
My free-range flock was at it again. They left the cozy acreage of our farm, and went to visit the neighbors. I could see them digging around the neighbor’s yard, looking for bugs, and contemplating what good things might be lurking on their back porch. My neighbors are very nice and understanding, but I didn’t …
I always look forward to the winter months. It’s not necessarily because I love winter weather, although I must admit, I’ve always been more fond of the crisp chill of a January morning than the oppressive heat of an August afternoon. I look forward to winter because it serves as a well-deserved break after a …
Ah, the frustration! You purchase milk, go home, and the next morning when you make yourself a cup of tea, and – the milk immediately curdles when it comes in contact with the hot water. At least if that happens it gives you a little warning. A cup of tea that looks perfectly fine can …
I have a question for you: have you ever wondered why maple syrup sometimes goes cloudy? Well, that’s what we’re looking at today as we answer the question: Why is my maple syrup cloudy? There are a few reasons that your maple syrup could be cloudy. One reason would be inadequate filtration; another could be …
It kind of hurts to sacrifice a beer to the making of bread when the amber liquid could slide down your throat on a hot day… but you need the beer with its yeast content to make this loaf of bread work. It takes just three ingredients – unless of course you want extra salt …
You’ve probably heard the chirruping of cicadas before; maybe when you were out camping. They’re typically very loud and can damage your hearing. So, here’s a question: Do cicadas get louder before a storm? Yes, they do sing louder before a storm. Cicadas are naturally very loud, producing calls of up to 120 decibels. Typically …
Properly storing meat is crucial if you want to preserve it for later consumption. Most people nowadays have a refrigerator in their kitchens. Unfortunately, technology can, and does, fail occasionally. If your fridge fails, it usually means you lose the contents; this can be a serious problem. With that in mind, how can you store …
