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Have you ever wondered what a honey harvest is like or are you considering becoming a beekeeper? In this post, we will cover how our honey is harvested from field to bottle! One of the first projects we took on after buying our property was purchasing honey bees, and all of the equipment necessary to…
This step by step guide will teach you how to make homemade butter without any fancy equipment! Having your own butter made from raw cream or heavy whipping cream will be far superior to store-bought butter! In our home, we can never have too much butter! Butter is used as our main cooking fat as…
If you’ve ever wondered how many gallons of milk a dairy cow produces, this blog post will outline our experiences owning a variety of cow breeds including dexter cows and jersey cows on our small acreage! Raising a Family Cow Taking on a family milk cow is no small feat! If you think your family’s…
Owning a family milk cow or dairy goats can be a great way to rely on the grocery store less. In this post you will learn our favorite raw milk recipes that help us manage the excess of milk that comes in daily! From store-bought creamers to cheddar cheese, there are numerous ways you can…
Learn three different ways to store chicken broth and the benefits and downsides of each method plus our favorite recipes and ways to use broth! Homemade chicken broth is a main staple in our kitchen, especially in the cooler months for nourishing soups. We tend to make big batches from leftover chicken carcasses so we…
Winter poses a lot of challenges to those who love fresh foods! While the summer months are filled with loads of crops from a vegetable garden, there’s something very special about locally grown winter vegetables on the kitchen table! Back when we only had a home vegetable garden, eating with the seasons was something we…
A common misconception among homesteaders or those who want to raise backyard flocks is about when to get chickens. While spring seems like the best time for chicken keepers to get their baby birds, this post shares our preference to get chicks in a totally different season– late summer! Spring time has always been the…
Eating at home doesn’t have to be complicated, with this post, you will learn all of our best tips and tricks to getting a homemade homestead meal on the table! We love homestead recipes because they are simple and use what you already have on hand. It is all about using what you have in…
This post will break down the pros and cons of raw milk, terms to know, and how to choose farmers to get your raw milk from. There is a growing popularity of the consumption of raw milk, and for good reason! We are advocates for raw milk and believe in the benefits it has. We…
Learn how to process and freeze fresh peas to enjoy their flavor year-round! This post will cover everything you need to know including different types of peas and best practices for freezing. Spring and summer have a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, it’s the best time of year to stock up on all of…