Kombucha (n): A delicious fermented drink that can be made at home. That could be one definition., but for me? it goes more like this… Kombucha (n): A source of daily joy. Yes, it’s that good, folks. Read on for the recipe for one of my favorite DIY kombucha flavors.
Kombucha Made with Roses and Berries Read More »
With Easter only days away, I was elated to discover this new use for my kombucha starter tea. If you don’t have kombucha starter tea sitting around, that’s okay; I explain how to dye these rustic, eye-catching eggs with things you surely do have in your kitchen today.
Yes, I dyed these eggs with kombucha & onion skins Read More »
I bake with both maple syrup and sugar. But today’s culture is over-sugared. Most of us know this, and we’re looking for the best substitute for sugar in baking. So I use a lot more maple syrup these days and a lot less refined sugar. Baking with maple syrup and sugar What if I could
How to bake with maple syrup Read More »
There are so many benefits to making syrup together as a family that go far beyond the delicious, all-natural sugar that you gain.
A Great Family Activity (that’s seriously sweet) Read More »
I may do this homesteading life a disservice most days. I am a romantic and love to weave a beautiful story, just like my Dad always did so well. And I am a writer and photographer and love to carefully choose words and frame images to their maximum appeal. So I apologize. My storytelling and
The Many Challenges of Homesteading Read More »
Is it okay to set crazy homesteading goals? Even if you keep messing up? Read on for 3 tips for setting homesteading goals. Last month I told you about a gorgeous dozen roses, three jobs, three lessons learned, and a dozen great ways homesteaders can make money. All in one post. Right here. But I left
Setting Crazy Goals (& Messing Up) Read More »
I figured it was about time I shared my recipe for DIY taco seasoning with you today. Because you don’t need to have a large vegetable garden, or live on a “legit” homestead (whatever that truly is), to take small, doable steps toward living life a little simpler, and a whole lot more nutritiously.
DIY Taco Seasoning Read More »
This one is a big one, y’all. A giant accomplishment. And a giant cookie.
The secret to making a perfect giant cookie Read More »
It’s mid January and everyone is asking me “When is the right time to tap trees?”
The Secret to Tapping Your Trees at the Right Time Read More »
Want to know how to build your own Reverse Osmosis for making maple syrup? Want to save money making maple syrup? Every detail you need to know is all broken down for you right here.
Build your own Reverse Osmosis system for maple syrup Read More »
