Year-round self-sufficiency is possible—even in small spaces! This homestead garden plan offers ideas to not just grow vegetables, but also protein, fruit, storage crops, and more to stockpile your own food. Having a summer garden is lovely. Who doesn’t love fresh produce in the spring through fall? But will a few tomato plants and some leafy…
When it comes to the amazing benefits that a family milk cow provides, raw milk butter may be at the top of that list! Making butter may bring up mental images of Ma Ingalls churning her butter. However, we will show you the quick and easy way how to make butter from raw milk in…
Purchasing a used AGA cooker is a wonderful and exciting investment. But information is scarce and, like we did, you probably have questions about moving them, installing them, and other practical concerns like if the oven compartments are too small. In this post we cover the gamut and answer the most frequently asked questions we…
When it comes to getting the best bang for your buck, cooking an entire chicken—over the individual parts—gives you the most meat, the best taste, and the highest nutrients. Our favorite method to do this is by slow cooking it in the oven. Here, we will show you a step-by-step guide on exactly how to…
While hand milking a cow may seem intimidating at first, after a few attempts it becomes second nature. We have found the cow milking process to be an enjoyable part of our daily routine and love the nourishment it provides to our family. Our Milk Cow Story We are suburban kids through and through. Until…
Given our modern systems, cheap organic food sounds like an oxymoron. With prices skyrocketing, this notion seems near impossible. But I beg to differ. We have been purchasing high quality, locally grown, organic food for a number of years while sticking to a very meager budget. I will share all of our tips and tricks…
I am always looking to add quick, easy, and nourishing meals to our family’s breakfast repertoire. This cornmeal porridge has been a recent addition. It is creamy and delicious while being chalked with nutrients to keep bellies satisfied. On our homestead, we have been growing a field of dent corn alongside a three sister’s garden…
If you are looking for a quick and easy sourdough recipe suitable for anything from an everyday breakfast to a fancy brunch, this recipe for sourdough scones fits the bill. It comes together in just a few minutes and is a definite crowd-pleaser. For the Love of Scones When I was in college, the dorm…
Having a family milk cow looks dreamy on social media. But what costs are involved – both in dollars and time – and is it worth it? We will break down the answer the question, how much does a milk cow cost? We were asking these questions about 3 years ago as we considered a family…
If you are looking for a safe and effective sunscreen option to keep your family safe this summer, including the smallest of babies, this simple homemade sunscreen has been just the ticket for our family for the last several years. Our Sunscreen Story Six years ago, when our first child was an infant, I started…