To ask if our family love games, well that’s like asking if our barn cats love catching a squirrel, our chicken like to free-range, or Bixby wants to go for a walk. It’s indisputable & undeniable; games are inherent to who we are. Today we’re describing the most popular family games around this house… all […]
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I am head-over-heels in love with sourdough bread. I love it even more now that we’ve figured out how to make sourdough bread without any discard. Today I’m sharing my exact recipe and the technique I follow every week to make two loaves of sourdough bread right here in our farmhouse kitchen. Go here if
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While you can collect sap in a bucket to make syrup, if you have a few dozen trees, there is a much easier way. Today I’m going to break down for you exactly how we collect sap using a few different pumps. Not only does this system make our lives easier, it also allows us
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Many readers have reached out to me over the past few weeks–now that the nation is at the peak of the sugarmaking season–wanting to know how to identify their maple trees. So today we’ll break it down, with some sure signs to look for.
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What tapped trees are going to give you delicious syrup? You may be shocked to know there are 32 tappable trees, read on for all the details… There are Many Trees to Tap… Hi, I’m Michelle. A backyard sugarmaker in New England, and author of Sweet Maple. And I’m here to tell you–you probably have
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It seems the question I get the most about how to make syrup is a pretty simple one–“What tools do I need?” If you’re just trying this out and only tapping a few trees for fun, you can keep it very low key. A few taps and buckets and a large pan over the fire
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There are a few questions that all successful parents ask themselves, whether they know it or not. Answering these questions will give us insight into our success (or failures) as a parent. {Scroll down for the 4 Questions Successful Parents Need to Ask Themselves.} If you’d rather listen than read about this topic, you’ll love
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Squirrels on a Maple Syrup Farm If you’re a sugarmaker, chances are you’ve gone head-to-head a few times with a squirrel who is after the same sweet sap that you are. Whether you own a large, professional maple syrup farm, a rural sugarbush (like our family), or just tap a tree or two in your
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I’m Kinda Obsessed With Maple Syrup I kinda love helping folks who want to know how to make syrup. So I talk about it in workshops across the country and I write about it. A lot. You’ll find a ton of information about how to make maple syrup ere on the blog and in the
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Need a great gift idea? Give a gift of homestead recipes. Birthday gift, hostess gift, wedding gift, or even an NDIP gift (No Day In Particular gifts let someone special know you care about them in a really memorable way)… All are great times to give a gift of homestead recipes. Real food recipes. The
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