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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…
Canned chicken may sound boring, but it is actually a quick shortcut to making a delicious recipe! In this post, you will find our top 10 easy canned chicken recipes to make mealtime a breeze! Having canned chicken on hand helps you get a homemade dinner on the table in a matter of minutes, and…
This post will outline how to clean and peel your beautiful beets and have them be something the whole family will love. Beets have a sweet, earthy flavor and are a very delicious and healthy vegetable that can be used in a variety of different ways and dishes. We love meal-prepping beets and using them…
Knowing how to properly store beets will help you cut down on your food waste and help you eat fresh foods long after the season ends. This post outlines all the best practices to store beets for longer periods of time. During the summer, we always have a huge bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables,…
This Fermented Honey Garlic is so easy to make and is a powerful home remedy for cold and flu season. Make it now and keep it in your cabinet so it’s on hand whenever someone in your house is feeling under the weather. Fermented Honey Garlic is a natural remedy to help with your immune…
Learn the differences between lettuce and cabbage with this post including how to tell the difference and when to use each type in different dishes! A question we get asked often at market is if the big head of green cabbage is lettuce. Although they look similar, they actually vary in a few different ways….