Back in my early teens, I discovered the incredible pleasure of “afternoon tea.” Those adorable little sandwiches, the elegance of pouring perfectly steeped tea from a delicate, decorated pot, and the ...
5 Tips for Making Herbal Vinegar and Other Infused Vinegar Recipes
I have to be honest; I am not a fan of following recipes. As a homesteader, I like to use what I have on hand and growing in my garden. I simply don't have the budget or time to run out and get the ...
Easy Granola Recipe with a Delightful Fall Flavored Twist
I have a secret. I don’t buy cereal anymore, and I make most of my snacks at home. How? Well, I use one simple ingredient - granola. Granola is great for homemade cereal, and it’s also ...
How to Make Vinegar Extractions (plus Infusions, Tonics, Fire Cider, and Shrubs)
When I first heard about vinegar extractions, my first thought was “Yikes! That sound painful!” Luckily, I didn't let that initial aversion to the idea stop me from figuring out exactly what that ...
19 Useful Ideas for Using Leftover Apple Peels this Season
Apple season is upon us. It is a glorious time of year! It’s time to make applesauce, apple butter, apple pie filling, and many other delicious recipes. As scrumptious as all of this sounds, do you ...
Dehydrate Food 101: All You Need to Know to Begin Dehydrating Food
Do your kids have one food they’d pick over everything else? My family loves one food item so much - I can’t keep it in the house. It's jerky. It may seem like an odd choice to some, but no ...
13 Creative Kombucha Recipes for a Flavorful Health Brew
Making an endless supply of kombucha is about as easy as making sweet tea. However, creating an interesting supply of kombucha flavors takes a little more effort. You could spend hours tracking ...
How to Make Homemade Cranberry Juice That Tastes Amazing
Have you ever suffered from a UTI? Or do you simply enjoy the delicious taste of cranberry juice like me? Whether you keep cranberry juice in your cabinets for medical relief or as a tasty beverage ...
How to Make Homemade Yogurt in 8 Ridiculously Easy Steps
Being a homesteader, I am always looking for ways to shrink my grocery budget. Do you also prefer to make as many items from scratch as you can? Making many of your own foods is not only cost ...