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A good old-fashioned cast iron pan is one of the most useful items a cook can own.  Not only are cast iron pans…

Everything is expensive these days! Unless you are one of the lucky few for whom money is no object, it’s always nice to…

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…

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

If you follow any homesteading forum, you’ll know that there are a good number of people out there who are planning on establishing…

Growing & preserving pure organic food is one of the core focuses of our homestead. For those that are seeking self reliance but…

Are worries about money haunting you in the wee hours of the morning? If so, you’re not alone. Worrying about finances is one…

A lot of people don’t think about roses as a food source but around here, they are an important part of our perennial…

Did you know that you can tap birch trees for their sap? Birch sap is rich in minerals and antioxidants and has been…