Self Reliance On A Small Homestead
How to Save Money on Eggs With prices on the rise, you might be wondering how to save money on eggs. You might even be wondering if it’s worthwhile to get laying hens for your own farm-fresh eggs. For some people, a few chickens might be a great way to…
Marbled Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies are a Decadent Treat! Are you looking for a delicious Marbled Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies recipe that is fudgy with extra cream cheese swirls? You’re in luck because I adjusted several recipes to come up with this decadent version of the classic. When hubby told…
How to Brine and Roast a Turkey Bring a gourmet bird to your table this year with these instructions to brine a turkey or chicken and roast it to plump golden perfection! No one gets excited over a dry, overcooked turkey… blah. Keep it juicy this year with my downloadable…
Make your own bread pudding from scratch with this simple recipe that saves money and tastes delicious! Great for breakfast or dessert.
How to Make Your Own Non-Dairy ‘Milk’ Do you wish to eat a plant-based diet or are you looking for ways to increase self-reliance and reduce waste? Learning to make your own non-dairy milk is a great way to achieve these goals! Now, I’m not vegan (or even vegetarian) but…
How to Start Urban Foraging If you live in an urban area, you might feel kind of left out of the whole self-reliance movement. How much can you possibly do to increase your self-sufficiency in a city? Actually, there are quite a few things to try! I’ve grown little plots…
What are Mincemeat Pies? Mincemeat pies have been a traditional dish in European countries for centuries, going back to at least medieval times. Today most people think of the canned pie filling made with apples, raisins, and spices…and that is pretty tasty in a pie too. ‘Old fashioned’ mincemeat pies…
Make the Best Pear Jam! If you have a bumper crop of pears from your own home orchard you can use them to make a delicious batch of pear jam! Or maybe there is a great deal on fresh pears at the farmers market or grocery store and you’d like…
Fresh Strawberry Salsa Recipe This fresh strawberry salsa is a delicious twist on an old favorite! This is a great way to use your harvest when the main crop is coming in strong, or you are getting a few everbearing strawberries in summer. Chop them up with fresh tomatoes, peppers,…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Eggs! This chocolate peanut butter candy egg recipe is a big hit at our house! We all love peanut butter and chocolate and have a hard time resisting that ‘popular brand’. Of course, it’s fun to fill Easter baskets with their chocolate peanut butter candy eggs…
Easy Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes These banana pancakes are fluffy and delicious, even with the whole wheat flour! I use whole wheat pastry flour to increase the fiber in my baked goods without making them too heavy. Try some whole wheat banana pancakes for breakfast! (Or lunch, or dinner!) If…
Make Cream-Filled Chocolates! This recipe for cream-filled chocolates is decadent, rich, and hard to resist! Do you want to make gourmet chocolates from scratch and save some money? These creamy chocolates are easy to make and the recipe is adaptable to different tastes. If you’re looking for fun ways to…
Make light, fluffy loaves of whole wheat banana bread with these tips and my delicious recipe! Reduced fat and extra fiber for yummy bread!
Quiche with a Super Easy Crust! Who doesn’t love a delicious quiche with fresh veggies and cheese? It’s one of my favorite meals to eat … but making it? Not so much. Traditional quiche recipes just take too long for this busy homesteader. However, I’ve come up with my very…
Try these whole wheat waffles for a delicious and filling breakfast!
Do you love citrus fruits? Want to grow your own? Here are a bunch of great tips for growing and using oranges and other citrus fruits!
