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This Strawberry Shortcake is a classic summer dessert that your whole family will love! It comes together quickly and uses just a few ingredients. Learn how to make the shortcake, strawberry topping, and homemade whipped cream. This is a great way to use fresh strawberries in the summer or use frozen strawberries to make this…
Onions, allium cepa, are a kitchen staple among everyone! If you’ve ever dipped your toes into having a home garden you’ve likely added onions to your list of seed packets or plants to grab! In this post, we outline all the tips and tricks for the best results in your home garden for an onion…
Learn how to grow popular herbs for your home garden to add freshness and flavor to your cooking. An herb garden is a great place to start for beginners. There is nothing more rewarding than going out to your garden and plucking fresh herbs to add to your cooking. This post covers the best…
Five asparagus breakfast ideas combining fresh asparagus and eggs. A great way to use asparagus during the spring season! Asparagus is one of the first crops to harvest in spring, but the season is short (and asparagus doesn’t preserve well) so be sure to get your fill of this tender stalk while it’s still in…
Learn about methods of meal-prepping chicken that is beyond just using chicken breasts! Get a simple, nourishing meal on the table in the easiest way possible with these three meal prep hacks! Nearly all top-ranking blog posts will suggest meal prepping with boneless skinless chicken breasts. While those are a great way to do some meal…
We often get asked what kitchen utensils we use in our own kitchen for our recipes or produce from the farm, so we decided to put them in a one-stop shop for you! This list contains the best kitchen gadgets that are tried and true from Pleasant Grove Homestead. Being home cooks ourselves, we know…
This sugar snap peas with chicken recipe is quick and adaptable to a variety of meats and veggies! This is our favorite way to cook fresh snap peas from our garden. Tips for an easy and healthy dinner Planting, picking, and washing fresh garden produce sometimes feels like it takes longer than prepping the meal…
It’s time to start planning for the spring garden, place your chick order(s) and dream about summer days! While it may seem common sense to some, raising your own meat chickens actually has a prime time to raise chickens to have a successful batch of meat in your freezer! Most people who are interested in…
One common question we get asked is, “where can I take my chickens to be processed?” This question is a large one, and it relies largely on what you intend to do with the meat after it is ready for human consumption. Some questions to consider about chicken processing: Why home processing may not be…
How to render lard and tallow: Using animal fat Rendering your own lard or tallow will provide a nutrient dense cooking oil in your pantry that’s far superior to olive oil, canola oil or other seed oils! Follow along on the homestead to hear a brief history lesson on cooking oils, the difference between types…