BBQ flavored potato chips, BBQ chicken, BBQ on burgers. Is there really a better flavor? The spicy kick, the sweet tang of BBQ sauce. It’s the sweet heat that can sting your lips and tongue, yet leave your tastebuds so happy. Nothing says “family fun” to me like an outdoor gathering in the warmer months.… [read more]
Powdered Eggs-Dehydrate Eggs for Longer Storage
When the days get longer, hens will naturally lay more eggs. If you have 12 hens, you could find yourself with nearly 6 dozen eggs each week. Unless you eat eggs for every single meal, that can add up. Storing them in the fridge is a good option for longer term, but what happens when… [read more]
Egg Shell Color-What’s The Difference?
Do you know the difference in your eggs? Do you know what the difference in egg shell color means or how to store fresh eggs in your home? Knowing the difference in the eggs and egg shell color you buy can be confusing. First off, there is no difference in the nutritional value of the egg… [read more]
How To SAFELY Can Butter-Making Homemade Ghee
Did you know you can can butter? Yes, you CAN! This recipe is making homemade Ghee, which is shelf stable, but has all the delicious flavor of butter. Why can butter when it freezes so beautifully? Well, there are about a bajillion reasons, but I’ll share with you some of the ones that are most… [read more]
Strawberry Freezer Jam-Quick & Easy (Paleo, Keto options)
When strawberries are in season, this strawberry freezer jam is a MUST make! Super simple and so tasty! When strawberries come into season, it doesn’t seem to last long. Sure, you can get fresh strawberries at the grocery store all year round, but when they are not local, and in season, they can taste “off”.… [read more]
A Bit of History Of Some Food Preservation Techniques
Have you ever wondered how canning came to be? Or how ancients preserved their food? Join us as we explore the history of food preservation techniques. Let’s talk a bit about the history of food preservation. Food has been around since before man. In Genesis, we read that God created the trees, and vegetation on… [read more]
The Best Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Y’all, my hubby is a Northern Transplant from the south. Born and raised in South Carolina, his Southern roots show in nearly everything we do. From gardening (“No, honey, okra isn’t necessary in so many beds..”) to the food we make. And that includes things like cornbread and biscuits. Buttermilk biscuits are a staple, like… [read more]
How to Can Broth
I like to have lots of broth on hand. Especially after canning chicken, I have lots to go around. You will always find some form of bone broth in my fridge, and on my pantry shelves. It’s so great to have it on hand for making risotto, soups, gravies, etc. The daunting part for a… [read more]
3 things about The Homesteading Hippy
I am writing an epic post. My daughter tells me that “epic” doesn’t mean a long poem or story, like I learned in school, it means “cool, wild, totally the bomb”. Ok, grammar lesson aside now. I decided that I would tell you all a little bit more about ME. In groups of 3. Why… [read more]
Spicy Sausage N Noodles
This spicy sausage and noodles with roasted red pepper sauce became an instant family favorite I was looking for something different than regular spaghetti, something that was light, full of flavor, but filling and satisfying. With our garden giving us so many delicious red bell peppers that I was able to can, I wanted to… [read more]
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