Genius Ways to Use Lard
Lard is something many of us have considered unhealthy for years, but it’s making a comeback as nutritionists reveal the healthy, complex fats in lard are actually pretty good for you! It’s way better for you than vegetable or seed oils, and definitely better than margarine or imitation butter. If you fry bacon at all, …. Read More
Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin (How to Cook a Rooster)
When it comes time to butcher some roosters to reduce their numbers in your flock, you might find them quite tough and difficult to butcher. Roosters make for particularly tough meat, and need to be cooked properly in order to enjoy them, but when you do, they can provide a delicious and rich flavor that …. Read More
DIY Pumpkin Spice-From Your Own Garden!
Everyone goes nuts this time of year for Starbucks’ famous pumpkin spice lattes, and pumpkin spice products in general are very popular. If you’re a homesteader, however, you’re probably more preoccupied with what to do with all your pumpkin! Pumpkin vines can be very productive and you end up with more pumpkin than you know …. Read More
Homemade Apple Cider
Fall is right around the corner! And while pumpkin spice has gotten very popular in recent years, a timeless fall classic is apple cider. Hot apple cider has long been a staple of fall and the delicious combination of apples and warm spices couldn’t be more classic for the season. And it’s very easy to …. Read More