Harvest time for cucumbers is upon many of you (sadly we haven't gotten any cucumbers yet, although our cucumber plants are doing very well) and I know that many of you have tried pickling in the past or would like to try. Old World Garden Farms has some great tips for getting … [Read more...]
Salvaging Cast Iron Cookware
Cast iron was never my favorite cookware. I wanted it to be. The thought of cooking ham and eggs or bacon in a cast iron skillet just screamed classic mid-20th century and earlier American farmstead. But I could never seem to cook without my food sticking. I would wash the … [Read more...]
Vinegar
If you've read more than a couple post about homesteading, farmsteading, or prepping, then you have most likely seen vinegar use mentioned. Vinegar is an acid (arguably the most easily obtained acid) and as such has a wide range of uses around the home. There are around 20 … [Read more...]
Kitchen Hacks
If you haven't been taking stock of the resurgence of the "hack" term then I suggest that you browse them when they come up in your social media or on the blogs you follow. They can be very useful. Life hacks aren't a new concept (albeit a fairly new term) and have been handed … [Read more...]
Storing Onions, Garlic, and Shallots
Raising your own vegetables can be very rewarding but storing them to get you through the lean months can be a challenge. Onions, garlic, and shallots can ruin quickly, but when stored correctly they can last for months at a time. This is such a simple solution and perfect. So … [Read more...]