In 2021 when I really started my food journey, I had decided I was going to make my own pickles. Here in the United States, our government agencies (USDA and FDA, to name a couple) allow so many ingredients into our food that they classify as ‘safe’, but they are so bad for our health. […]
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DIY Teat Dip
When I started using essential oils all those years ago, I knew I wanted to incorporate them into my animals’ lives. From the dogs and cats to the horse and cows, even the chickens all benefit from essential oils. Not only is using essential oils more beneficial than using a chemical-filled product, but most times, […]
How Koneta Pastured Poultry Evolved
I knew nothing about Pastured Poultry until I decided to raise a few meat birds for us to put in the freezer. I mean, I got them for $1 marked down at TSC, so why wouldn’t I grab a few? 😉 Jeff was not impressed with my decision, but I was able to hide them […]
Homesteading 101: How I Began Homesteading
Homesteading is becoming more and more common these days, especially after all the lockdowns and crazy mandates from Covid-19. If you are looking into how to begin homesteading, you have come to the right place. I want to talk with you about how I began homesteading and the basics, so you too can get started […]
How to Freeze Fresh Strawberries
Strawberry season is one of my favorite times of the year! I love growing my own strawberries and making jam and strawberry butter. But what do you do with all those strawberries once your plants start producing and you have more than you can eat in a couple of days? You freeze them and save […]