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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…
There’s nothing better than a bookshelf full of books that actually get used! In this post, you’ll find the most recommended and safe canning books that need to be on your wish list for 2024! All of these books are research based, and owned by us– as well as used often! With color photographs and…
Canned beef may not be the most appetizing jar on your pantry shelves, but rest assured– canned beef is the most essential quick protein in the pantry! While sticking a roast in your crock pot in the morning and coming home to a warm dinner is a wonderful way to eat from home, sometimes the…
Here at Pleasant Grove Homestead, we’ve been raising meat birds and egg layers for over 7 years! As of 2023, we raised 1,240 meat birds in the calendar year, and currently maintain a flock of 186 laying hens! We’ve learned a lot about what not to do– so here’s a complete guide of what to…
One of the best kept secrets on small farms are CSA programs! An upfront purchase of a share from an individual provides a small farm with financial assistance to buy all the seeds and materials to kick off the garden season before the crops are harvested and sold. We’ve provided you will all the details…