Old Fashioned On Purpose

Milk is magic.  It’s an incredibly versatile liquid that has the ability to morph into so many amazing things.  Today I’m focusing on three of my all-time favorite milk recipes that will leave you co…

Time is by far our most valuable asset.  While I love cooking delicious, healthy, and wholesome food, it can be an extremely time consuming task.  I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve wasted in the k…

Do you ever dream of the homestead life, but shutter at the thought of living so far away from town?  I can’t even begin to count the number of people that’ve voiced this exact concern over the years…

My Fool-Proof From-Scratch Thanksgiving Menu

Are you tired of the same old processed foods you’ve been eating at Thanksgiving?  I’m here today to show you why cooking Thanksgiving the homestead way is…

How to Cook the BEST Thanksgiving Turkey

Yes my friends, it’s that wonderful time of the year.  Thanksgiving is upon us and for most of us that means one thing:  turkey.  On today’s episode, I’m thril…

Have you ever used ancient grains in your cooking?  If you’re new to the game, you’ll likely realize that using Einkorn flour produces a much different experience when it comes to cooking and baking.…

There is no shortage of information out there when it comes to homesteading.  The unfortunate thing is that most of it is just fluff.  Today I’m here to provide you a quick start guide so that you ca…

If you’ve followed me for any period of time, you’d certainly know my deep love for all things butter.  It’s by far my favorite dairy-made product.  Today you’ll learn the process of making your own …

Home dairy is a bit of a status symbol in the homesteading community.  However, there are three very big myths that prevent most homesteaders from even getting started.  In today’s episode I expound …

What’s it like to be a homesteading, homeschooling, entrepreneur, from-scratch-cooking, mom-of-three?  I’ll be the first to admit, it can be exhausting.  While I work to keep a set schedule, dependin…

When push comes to shove, I always prefer to let a broody hen hatch her eggs rather than getting chicks from the feed store.  However, sometimes it’s just not that simple.  If you’ve ever been curiou…

As I sit here today, it’s very clear to look back and see how homeschooling gave me the tools needed to succeed.  The disciplined instilled in me at young age allowed me to build the habits that let …

No, the title isn’t a mistake.  After gaining a reputation online as “the milk cow” girl, once again we have milk goats.  Why do we have milk goats again after all these years?  Our daughter Mesa dec…

4-H played a pivotal role in my life growing up.  Because of this, I have been counting downs the days until my daughter was able to start participating.  Though I had experience of going through 4-H…

Cooking with oils tend to be looked at as a no-no in the culinary world. However, with a little practice and some care, essentials oils have become a vital addition to my kitchen cabinet. Today we’re…

Have you ever wondered how you can eliminate sugar from your recipes replace it with 100% natural sweetener that’s actually good for you? This might seem like something made I just made up, but I pro…

For many health conscious individuals out there, fat might as well be a four letter word.  The sheer thought of using fat to cook might even send chills up your spine.  Fear not my friends.  Not only…

Let’s face it.  The modern kitchen isn’t built for the homestead lifestyle.  Even after several renovations, my relatively small kitchen requires several key tools to create maximum functionality.  I…

It’s no secret.  Out of all the aspects of homesteading, the animals are the one thing I can’t live without.  Today I’m going to walk you through everything you need to consider prior to adding your …

Without a doubt, by far the question I get asked the most is how I got started in homesteading.  In reality, the better question to ask is why does homesteading even matter in the first place?  In to…