Homesteading versus Subsistence Living What do you think qualifies a modern homestead? I think we all have ideas in our heads about Little House on the Prairie. Or possibly someone living off the grid who has very little contact with the modern world. But are those good representations for a modern homestead? Are they helpful […]
Lockdown Day 6: Things You Need to Know About Sourdough Starter (and Check Your Germinating Seeds)
Here are some misconceptions about sourdough starter: it needs to be refreshed every few days it dies if left untended in the refrigerator it has gone bad if it separates it won’t work if it takes more than 3 days to refresh (reactivate) if you can’t use it on a schedule, it needs to be […]
Lockdown Day 2: Sourdough Starter and Open Pollinated Seed
If you really want to be prepared for an increased level of self-sufficiency, you need to consider both open pollinated seeds and sour dough starter. Open pollinated seeds mean you will have the option of saving your own seeds for future gardens and won’t be as subject to price increases or things being out of […]
What About Sauerkraut That Ferments Until There is Basically No Brine Left
What is the best time of year to make sauerkraut? Technically, that depends on when you have fresh cabbage available. This might be from your garden or it might be from the market. But another thing to consider is what else is going on in your life? Like, maybe, Christmas, New Year’s, and traveling. If […]
Not Quite Ravioli Cheese Noodle Casserole
Inside out ravioli? My husband really likes my homemade spaghetti. It is kind of ironic that I seem to make it well, since I’m not that fond of tomato based dinners. However, add some cheese ravioli and I’m very happy. I do make my spaghetti sauce with my home grown and home canned tomatoes. I […]