You know those recipes that you have in your back pocket that you can pull out in a pinch with no need to write it down? This is one of mine. I have been making this for decades, so I don’t know where the original recipe came from or whether I have changed it, but…
Tag: homestead skills
The Trusty Sewing Needle
I have a pretty specific style. Oh, sometimes it changes depending on my mood, from Santa Fe diva to vintage rodeo queen, but I typically wear a mid to long skirt, top, and apron. I have six Mennonite aprons that are my absolute favorite. I have worn them nearly every day for so many years,…
How to Become a Homesteader-Part 2-Skills
We try to learn two new skills each year. There are some skills that are imperative to the survival of a homesteader. Actually, not just for homesteaders, anyone who is trying to live as simply and on as few funds as possibly (less work for a paycheck=more freedom to live life how you want). It…
How To Make Homemade Soap
Alright, let’s make soap! It is easy, you can make it however you like, and you will never buy another bar of drying, chemical laden soap again! First, gather your ingredients. You can buy these items online at places like Brambleberry or Essential Depot but I like to support local business so I head down…
How to Make Chokecherry Wine
A year from now we’ll have a tasting. The tiny sip I had of the dregs was delicious. Not vinegary at all and I am excited to see how it transforms itself in the next year while resting in the back of the closet. I have wanted to make wine for some time. It’s been…
The Can’t Do It All Homestead
At the beginning of this venture, I truly believed that Doug and I would be able to learn, complete, and excel at every homesteading skill. We could be self sufficient! We don’t need nobody. We would be so busy chopping wood and weaving clothes, sheesh, we’d do even more than the pioneers! We’d learn everything…
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