Living off grid comes with all sorts of benefits. People speak of reduced reliance on the government, extra peace of mind, self-sustaining lifestyles,…

We cook exclusively with cast iron these days.  There is cast iron and then there’s everything else. A good cast iron pan is…

On our homestead we spend a lot of time growing and preserving our own food.  In our quest to make our work more…

This is the time of year when I stand back in the kitchen, breathe a sign of relief and think to myself, thank…

It’s that time of year and I’ve got an itchy scratchy throat and sniffles. I decided to gather rose hips from the garden…

Living in the country brings a whole host of challenges, ones that you are not as likely to encounter in the city. One…

For most of us, at some point, the homestead has to generate some revenue. It’s all well and good to grow your own…

Homemade extracts are such enjoyable and beneficial concoctions to have in your kitchen. They add complex flavours to drinks, desserts and savoury recipes…