We’ve all been there: you have three bananas on the counter that nobody is going to eat. They went spotty two days ago and then they went past spotty, and every morning you move them a little further down the counter like that will change something. This is the recipe that saves them, and it…
Elderberries are often called “nature’s immune booster” and for good reason. These tiny berries are packed with antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which give them their deep purple color. They’re also rich in vitamins A and C, as well as flavonoids that help fight inflammation and support your immune system. Disclaimer: This content is for educational and…
If you’ve been following our sourdough starter series on Instagram, by now you’ll have some mature discard that is waiting to be used. These easy sourdough discard cheese crackers are a perfect use for that delicious, mature discard! Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers Start by melting the butter and add it to a food processor with…
When you think of sourdough bread, you often think of those beautiful, round, crispy loaves that are airy inside and get very crunchy when toasted. Although that style of sourdough is delicious, we’ve found that it’s not the best bread to use for everyday meals. Our sourdough sandwich bread is. It’s easy to make, soft,…
Homemade gingerbread cookies are so warm and comforting in the long winter months. They can be chewy or crunchy and have such a pleasing sweet and spicy taste. Use your favorite cookie cutters to make fun shapes and use your favorite icing to decorate! Making Homemade Gingerbread Cookies Start by adding the flour to a…
Roasting a whole chicken is one of the most versatile meats to have on hand. Have you ever brought home a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and used it for multiple recipes throughout the week? I have and although this is not cooked on a rotisserie, the results are very similar. The best part…
Here on the homestead, we bake all of our bread from scratch.I know, sounds crazy right?? It seems like that would be way too much work, why not just get bread at the grocery store? Well, if you haven’t noticed, processed food has a lot of unnecessary ingredients, and some of those ingredients are bad…
If you’re looking for a simple way to cook a pork loin that will feed your family for the week, you’ve come to the right place! This easy braised pork recipe is juicy and tender and perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, sandwiches, or any way you love to eat pulled pork. If you don’t have…
Planting is the exciting part. The satisfying part, though, comes from keeping things alive. Maintaining a garden through the growing season isn’t glamorous work; it’s showing up consistently, paying attention, and learning what your plants are trying to tell you, but the payoff, pulling fresh food from the ground that you grew yourself, is unlike…
One of the most enjoyable parts of gardening is also one of the first decisions you have to make: what are you actually going to grow? There is no universally right answer here. What you plant will depend on your climate, your growing zone, how much space you have, and, honestly, what your household actually…