I believe my mom cooked more with cast iron than my grandma ever did. At least, in my lifetime. Growing up, I didn’t really understand that cast iron needed tender,…
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Rabbit Care Basics for the Beginner
So you want to start your homestead rabbit journey, and you’re not sure where to begin. What do they eat? How much do they eat? What happens if they get…
Artisan Sourdough Bread and Starter
One of my favorite things to indulge in is bread. Though I can’t indulge often—because large amounts of gluten simply don’t agree with me—I have found that sourdough, like this…
Canning Peaches With Raw Honey
Canning is hard work, people—let me tell you. I do a little canning each year, but nothing like what my great Aunt used to do. When I think of…
Facing the Reality of Homestead Confiscation
Every morning I have the same routine. I wake up, pack my husband’s lunch, sometimes I’ll put on some coffee. I wash the dishes from the night before or from…
Why is My Chicken Losing Feathers and How to Fix It
It’s something that a lot of new and experienced chicken keepers experience every now and then—chickens with bare backs, or even feather picking. Why are they missing feathers on…
