Working towards a more simple, healthy, and wholesome life by bringing the farm to the table
Everyone loves a good cinnamon roll but let's face it, they aren't a quick and easy treat to make. Good, homemade cinnamon rolls take time, a little bit of skill, and are truthfully a labor of love. I took some time during our recent Ohio snow storm to perfect my cinnamon roll recipe! It only... Continue Reading →
When you've been dreaming of starting a homestead, there's no time like the present. However, Spring may be the easiest and best time of year to launch your homesteading journey! Spring marks the time of new life. When the grass begins to grow and the birds start to sing again, we are filled with motivation.... Continue Reading →
We raise our own meat here on the farm but this time of year we supplement with venison! In fact, deer meat is what started my family down the path of self-sufficiency. You see, I actually come from a family of hunters, not farmers! I can remember way back, as early as being two years... Continue Reading →
Put the tea kettle on! Just kidding, don't do that! You don't want to drink Bunny Brew but your garden sure does! Rabbit compost tea, or Bunny Brew, as I call it is a miracle for the garden. It's organic fertilizer as it's finest and can be used to boost your plants safely without damage... Continue Reading →
Making bread by hand is an art; an intricate dance that is done differently by every baker. It's also one of the best self sufficiency skills I've ever learned. To top it off, my hunky farmhand husband is the one who taught me all about bread baking. How lucky am I? One of the first... Continue Reading →
By now you've probably heard through the grapevine that Apple Cider Vinegar has some pretty great health benefits. What they say is true! But did you know it's good for you, good for chickens, and easy enough to make at home? I take raw, unfiltered, apple Cider Vinegar with the "mother" everyday. I also give... Continue Reading →
Taco Tuesday is pretty popular in my house. So is Taco Monday, Taco Thursday, and any other Taco day for that matter! Tacos with beef, chicken, fish, or pork, we devour them! We harvested a few pigs from our farm back in the Fall and we are still enjoying them this spring. Pulled pork tacos... Continue Reading →
Last week we roasted a large Pekin duck on the farm for the first time! It was oh so delicious. I imagine it would have been just as good on its own, but I made an out of this world Glaze to go on top of it! I'm sure many of you will be having... Continue Reading →
Through the week my toddlers usually have an apple during afternoon snack time. Occasionally, however, when I'm not looking they'll decided it's a good idea to "play ball" with said apples. If you've ever eaten an apple that's been bounced on the floor a few times, you quickly learn that apple would be best served... Continue Reading →
