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Salt + Cabbage = Kraut, Why Salt is Important

Salt + Cabbage = Kraut, Why Salt is Important

Posted on November 28, 2014February 27, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in Fermenting, RecipesTagged fermenting, Fermentools, Recipes68 Comments on Salt + Cabbage = Kraut, Why Salt is Important
Thanksgiving Blog Break

Thanksgiving Blog Break

Posted on November 26, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Cornucopia Dinner Rolls

Cornucopia Dinner Rolls

Posted on November 23, 2014November 1, 2019 by Mindie

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

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Posted in RecipesTagged Recipes, Thanksgiving15 Comments on Cornucopia Dinner Rolls
What Is Food Fermentation?

What Is Food Fermentation?

Posted on November 21, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Fermentation Friday, fermenting, Fermentools, Products, Review12 Comments on What Is Food Fermentation?
The Art Of Wildlife Tracking

The Art Of Wildlife Tracking

Posted on November 19, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead12 Comments on The Art Of Wildlife Tracking
Turkey Cupcakes You’ll Gobble Up!

Turkey Cupcakes You’ll Gobble Up!

Posted on November 16, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Fall, Recipes, Thanksgiving29 Comments on Turkey Cupcakes You’ll Gobble Up!
Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)

Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)

Posted on November 13, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Book Review, Chicken, Children, Giveaway38 Comments on Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)
Don’t Throw Out Your Crystallized Honey

Don’t Throw Out Your Crystallized Honey

Posted on November 11, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead, honey, Recipes20 Comments on Don’t Throw Out Your Crystallized Honey
Turn Your Front Door Into A Thanksgiving Turkey!

Turn Your Front Door Into A Thanksgiving Turkey!

Posted on November 9, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft, Thanksgiving48 Comments on Turn Your Front Door Into A Thanksgiving Turkey!
Homemade Dog Treats, with Pumpkin and Cat Nip!

Homemade Dog Treats, with Pumpkin and Cat Nip!

Posted on November 6, 2014November 1, 2019 by Mindie

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

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Posted in RecipesTagged critter, DIY, homemade gift ideas, Recipes47 Comments on Homemade Dog Treats, with Pumpkin and Cat Nip!
Compound Butter Recipes that ROCK!!

Compound Butter Recipes that ROCK!!

Posted on November 4, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, Homestead, Recipes16 Comments on Compound Butter Recipes that ROCK!!
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