We break down the basics of everything you need to know about owning a family milk cow and the simple methods we use on our 5-acre homestead. If you are new to the idea of owning a family milk cow, you are not alone. But if our once suburban family can do it, so can…
This dulce de leche without sweetened condensed milk is our favorite way to use up extra milk you may happen to have on hand. All you need is milk, sugar, baking soda and salt, to make the most delicious sauce for all of your apple dipping and ice cream topping needs. When you have a…
Made with super nourishing ingredients and oh-so delicious, if you have a family milk cow or access to raw dairy near you, this raw milk ice cream is a must! For the Love of Ice Cream Since I was a kid, a bowl of ice cream before bed was an everyday staple in my life….
Beef heart burgers are quick and easy, perfect for making in bulk to freeze for future meals, and add a nutrient-dense punch to your meal while being so yummy – no one will even know there is heart in their burger. Whether you are looking to add more nutrient rich organ meats into your diet…
One year into owning our AGA cast iron cooker, we give you our AGA stove review complete with an overview of what an AGA oven is and our honest assessment of the pros and cons we see for our family. If you follow Plain English Kitchens on Instagram like we do, no doubt you’ve seen…
If you are looking to increase the repertoire in your from scratch kitchen, this easy crock pot yogurt is a great place to start. This highly nourishing, probiotic-rich food is so simple to make. It requires only two basic ingredients, a crock pot, and a few minutes of time. Give this easy, homemade crock pot…
If you are looking for non-toxic, inexpensive, and most importantly, non-stick cookware for your family, look no further. Cooking with cast iron is all about knowing how to use it. But if you do, cooking with cast iron has so many benefits. Dust off your grandma’s old cast iron skillet and learn how to cook…
This simple no pasta butternut squash lasagna has everything to make it the perfect cozy comfort food. Oozing with cheese, filled with meat, and butternut squash replaces the noodles. It’s a nourishing meal that comes together in a few minutes time and only requires a few basic ingredients. This recipe is always a hit with…
Cooking food from scratch requires the right cooking vessels. Cast iron pans. Enameled dutch ovens. They are big, sometimes greasy, take up a lot of space in cabinets, and need to be easily on hand when duty calls… basically every meal of every day! Our solution – this easy DIY farmhouse shelf that is perfect…
This past year was our first year on our 5-acre, self sufficient homestead and we dove deep into growing enough food to feed our family all year. We came a long way, supplying 80-90% of our own food with a basement full of storage crops, freezers full of meat and frozen fruit, and plenty of…