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Marshmallow Root From My Garden!

We ended up having to dig up one of my marshmallow plants to make room for a post in the garden and this is the first time I have been able see just how big tho...

Vegan Cheese, Skirts, Horse Manure, and Hummus

I thought it would be fun to start writing blog posts reflecting on my week and what we have going on, much like I do on youtube with my This~N~That videos. I w...

Prepaing to Make Cashew Milk

I love making my own nut and seed milks. The cost is so much less than store bought and without all the nasty ingredients. Plus, you can usually make a cup of n...

Hand Made Greeting Cards

Some of the prettiest greeting cards are hand made. Making greeting cards is a lot easier than you might think. I found a very easy way to make professional qua...

How to Make Peanut Butter Granola

Hello all! Long time no see on my end and I apologize. There have been many things going on around here and life has been crazy but I have decided to try to get...

Our FIRST Ever HOMEGROWN POPcorn!

Finally!!! I have grown many, many things in my life! Could not even begin to count how many gardens I have planted and the variety of vegetables I have grown. ...

Mr. Rain Adds Motor to the Grain Mill (photos and video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB8-58KIeF0 Though I absolutely LOVE to grind my flour by hand because I enjoy the workout it gives to my arms, as my life gets ...

Orange Chocolate! Healthy and Delicious!

Made up a batch of some healthy orange chocolate, no sugar added, only about a half cup or more of organic raisins for sweetness plus a cap full of Orange Oil a...

Steelhead Salad Spread!

I am starting a video series called Making the Most of Leftovers. For my first installment, I have Steelhead Salad Spread made from a leftover steelhead fillet ...

Foraged Food and Medicine: Benefits of Chicken of the Woods and Salal

A couple of weeks ago, Patrick and I went out hunting chantrelles as we had heard they were out, unfortunately, we did not find any that time but what we DID fi...

Garden Pizza with Whole Wheat Natural Yeast Crust

Yesterday I decided to finally try my natural raisin yeast bread out as a pizza crust and it turned out pretty good. Though I still have yet to master the art o...

Gluten Free Sandwich Alternative Lunch Ideas ~ Tuna Melt (Video Alert!)

Do you eat wheat? Have you ever considered doing without it? https://youtu.be/DOBAwIB6vrE Going Gluten-Free can be daunting! It's hard for most people to imagin...

How to Make Bread From a Fermentation Starter

I know, I know, I have been MIA again. Though I am finding more time for things that require little thought, I just do not like the idea of trying to throw up a...

This Video Was Demonitized by Youtube!?!?

Youtube's thought and word police app is just out of control. I put up this video about Spicy Lacto Fermented Pickles and before I could even post it, it was de...

Drive Time: YOUTUBE UPDATE On My Lock OUT - The Homestead Videos WILL NOT STOP!

Watch Drive Time: YOUTUBE UPDATE On My Lock OUT - The Homestead Videos WILL NOT STOP! video on DTubeIt looks like Youtube has put the halt on my channel officia...

Wheat Berries: Soaking, Drying, and More (Plus Video)

About a year ago I finally got into the habit of soaking my wheat berries before grinding them for making healthier breads. With all the health benefits to soak...

How to Thicken Your Homemade Yogurt Without Straining (VIDEO)

https://youtu.be/uWgGKpZRgQ I found a wonderful healthy method of getting a good thick yogurt without the need to strain out the whey. So good and very healthy!...

Chili, Blackberry Jam, and Fermented Zucchini (plus a video)

Patrick and I went out and picked another 5 gallons of blackberries yesterday and I also made a huge batch of chili on my rocket stove. Today, I froze most of t...

Fermented Green Beans and Blueberry Vinegar!

Started digging into my first batch of spicy, fermented homegrown green beans and green onions. YUM! Next time I will add dill for a fermented "Dilly Bean". Fil...

Rocket Stove Cooking: Beef Vegetable Stir fry

It has been cloudy these past few days here in rain country so when our solar battery bank is not fully topped off, I choose to cook on the rocket stove rather ...