by Adrienne Boese | Sep 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Now that you have fresh produce and other goods from your farm or garden, what should you make with these fresh, tasty delights? We all want good recipes and a way to use up all that food, not letting any go to waste. Here are 5 cookbook recommendations to help you...
by Adrienne Boese | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Making your own soap is actually simple and can save you money. With a few kitchen tools, some oils, butters and lye (or pre-made melt-and-pour soap if you don’t want to handle lye yourself), you can make and customize your own soap. The butters and oils...
by Adrienne Boese | May 30, 2021 | Beauty & Self Care, Uncategorized
Homemade laundry soap is an easy way to switch to a more natural lifestyle. You don’t have to worry about harsher chemicals or fragrances that you might be allergic to. And, the best part, you only need three basic ingredients and a few kitchen supplies to...
by Adrienne Boese | Aug 22, 2018 | Homesteading
Once you have harvested your food, you may have too much to use before the food spoils. Canning is a great way to enjoy the bounty of your farm or garden year-round. Canning is a safe method of preserving your food if done properly. It involves placing foods in...
by Adrienne Boese | Jul 23, 2018 | Goat Farming, Homesteading
Goats provide many positive aspects to the urban farming and homestead movement. Not only do they provide milk that can also be made into cheese or fiber that can be sold and manure that can be turned into compost, but they can also provide security and...