I've made plenty of homemade pickles in my life, but I will tell you right here that these fermented crock pickles are by far the best I've ever tasted! They are so delicious that we can't stop eating them and we savor every.single.bite. These homemade fermented crock pickles are just like the ones my Great Grandmother used to make in the early to mid 1900's. Now that is a … [Read more...]
How to make Crispy Crunchy Kale Chips
I am normally not a huge fan of kale (yes, secret homesteader confession right here!), but every time we make these delicious kale chips I can't stop eating them! Our homemade kale chips are so crispy, crunchy and addicting. Even my kids love them and often it is hard to get them to eat anything green! The first time I made kale chips was about five years ago when Big … [Read more...]
How to preserve and freeze leeks
Preserving and freezing leeks is a great way to be able to use leeks year round in delicious soups, stews and stir fries. We recently were gifted a box of seconds leeks from our friends' farm down the road. We made homemade Bacon Potato Leek soup but still had a bunch of leeks left so decided we should preserve them. It is so simple and easy to preserve and freeze leeks- they … [Read more...]
Chicken Coop Buying Guide
Buying a chicken coop can be an overwhelming process with so many styles and designs to choose from. The first time I bought a chicken coop, I had no idea about the choices I needed to make. I was clueless and would have benefited from a coop buying guide! Size, mobile or stationary, fenced run, vents, nesting box styles and the list goes on. Here are some tips to help you … [Read more...]
How to make and can or freeze applesauce and pear sauce
I've been making homemade applesauce and pear sauce for as long as I can remember. It was a staple of my mom's yearly food preservation when I was young and now it is the same for me with my own family. My kids love to help make homemade applesauce and pear sauce every year. Some years when I have the time, I can it to preserve it. Other years, like this year, I'm so busy that … [Read more...]
How to make and can elderberry jelly
If you ask my kids, they'll tell you that our homemade elderberry jelly is their all time favorite jelly! Not only is elderberry jelly sweet and delicious, but it is good for us too. It is chock full of all natural Vitamin C which is vital for keeping our family healthy throughout the year- and especially during cold and flu season! Every year I make a big batch of elderberry … [Read more...]
