I’ve been loving homegrown sprouts for years and decided it’s about time I fill y’all in on how amazing (and easy!) they are. Why grow your own sprouts?
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If you’re trying to grow a brand (maybe to sell some of your homemade syrup, or open an online shop, or blog about your homestead… ), knowing how to grow your reach on instagram is really important. A sweet new friend of mine, Vea Carpi, joined me in episode 7 of season 2 of the
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Since our barn cats are an essential part of our homestead, I’m often sharing about them on instagram. Which means folks are often asking me questions about them. So today I’m sharing my answers to your most asked Barn Cat Questions….
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Bill and I pictured ourselves milling our own flour when we were newlyweds. Then we priced the grains and researched the giant, awkward mill options and realized it was too costly and cumbersome for our small kitchen and smaller budget. Wow, how things have changed! Yes, we have a bigger kitchen these days. But what’s
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If you’re wondering how to start homesteading when you don’t even own land yet, have I got some tips for you! This isn’t your typical article on this topic that will tell you to research land in various states and then give advice on saving money to buy said land. Because I’m a firm believer
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Is loose leaf really better than bagged, boxed tea? I didn’t used to think so, but wow have I changed my mind. Let me explain… Why? It all started with kombucha. I’d been making DIY kombucha with Lipton tea bags for years. Then I found out a few things that made me want to ditch
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Processing pigs at home? It wasn’t what we originally planned it, but it turned out to be the perfect way for us and for our pigs. This article will explain our process of having a traveling butcher come to our homestead. It will not break down details of how you can butcher yourself, but instead
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New England Style Chicken Pot Pie is my favorite use of left-over, shredded chicken (or turkey) and it’s the perfect warm, delicious cure to a long, cold New England night. I asked on my instagram tonight how many of you all are fans of chicken pot pie. I’m pretty sure the poll ended in a
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If you want some tips for making maple syrup, you have come to the right place. This is kind of the Ultimate Guide for a Newbie Sugarmaker right here, chocked full of answers to more than 20 questions you may not even know you have. Yet. Hi. I’m Michelle. Our family has been making maple
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While it’s super easy, there are many facets to making maple candy. Truth is, there are many options for making maple candy. But they all share two things in common. Keep reading for the full scoop… Hi, I’m Michelle. A backyard sugarmaker in New England, and author of Sweet Maple. Please consider helping me support
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