November 2014 - The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama

Salt + Cabbage = Kraut, Why Salt is Important

Last week on Fermentation Friday we talked about What is Fermented Food and why you would want to eat it. This week we are going to learn

I know this time of year everyone is super busy, making, baking, and entertaining. Our family is no different. I apologize that there will be

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, like just a few days away. Ever year I make my homemade bread and people love it! They have actually come

At some point, I think all homesteaders come across the topic of fermentation. And while it can be used for food preservation, it tends to

In this fast passed, modern life, sometimes being observant about nature takes a backseat. “Tracking” is a skill that is a fading art, but a

In 4H this year, the oldest country kid has taken up a new project, cake decorating. He is so creative and really enjoys making cute

I was delighted recently to receive a copy of Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z from the author, Sarah Rosedahl. As soon as I

Honey…. just the word makes my mouth water. That amazing liquid gold produced by bees is an amazing substance indeed. And I am sure you

At our house, we do not skip holidays. We love each one, so each gets its time to shine. Since Halloween is over, and despite

We love our dog, Heidi the Homestead Hound. She was a rescue dog, and in her short life before we got her, she had been

Compound butter is am amazing thing for a few reasons, but some of you may be asking, what is compound butter? Simply put, it is