The top 10 chicken breeds recommended for modern homesteading...

The hosts delve into the history of butter, its industrialization, and the rise of margarine as a substitute. They provide various methods of making butter using raw milk or excess cream, including equipment to use and different types of butter to make. They also highlight the health benefits, including the...

Homesteading has become an increasingly popular lifestyle choice in recent years. This movement involves living off the land, producing one’s own food, and being self-sufficient. Not only does homesteading offer personal and financial benefits, but it’s also a sustainable lifestyle choice that benefits the environment. The Benefits of Homesteading for...

In 2020, the Homesteaders of America organization conducted a survey to determine the top 10 states for homesteading in the United States. The survey took into account several factors, including land prices, growing seasons, access to water, and state laws...

In this article, we will explore the physical and mental benefits of consuming raw milk butter, as well as its potential risks and how to incorporate it into your diet....

In recent years, Kombucha has gained immense popularity as a natural and healthy beverage that offers numerous health benefits. In this episode of the Homestead podcast, co-hosts Carol and Jamie discuss Kombucha and its benefits, with Jamie sharing her journey of making Kombucha for the past nine years. Kombucha is...

I am thrilled to share with you that I have recently acquired a cutting-edge Stay Fresh Freeze Dryer. I can’t wait to put it to use and explore its capabilities. In fact, I’ve already started cleaning out my freezer to make room for some exciting experiments with freeze-drying. One of...

Cast iron cookware has been a kitchen staple for centuries, and for good reason. Cast iron is durable, versatile, and can handle high temperatures like no other material. However, maintaining your cast iron cookware can be a bit tricky. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of cast iron care,...

We own a medium sized Harvest Right freeze dryer. Today, we used it for more than freeze drying. We removed the freeze drying trays and slipped in a medium sized cutting board. The cutting board gives us a flat surface in which to set the jars, in the cylindrical freeze...