If you’re anything like us, we love any summer dish that includes fresh basil pesto. This year we’ve been really trying to utilize our gardens by using fresh basil leaves and harvested garlic. Whether you grow your own garden or not, this recipe is extremely […]

What is a sourdough starter? If you have been around any natural home-cookers that thrive on making food the traditional way, you’ve likely heard of homemade sourdough starters. Sourdough starters are a blend of flour and water that slowly build a natural yeast and bacteria […]

I don’t know if you’re like me, but there’s just something about the warmer weather that makes me crave healthier meals. I experimented a bit with this recipe for Mexican Squash Boats the other night and it turned out so yummy! My husband loved it […]

The other day sister and I realized after a little research how easy it would be to make our own ginger beer! This fizzy, zesty drink adds so much flavor to mixed drinks and is tasty enough to drink on its own. We encourage you […]

Making your own ricotta cheese is so simple and easy you will definitely be wondering why you haven’t been making it yourself all along… Throughout the beginning phases of our homesteading process, we have learned the value in being self-sufficient in many ways. This includes making […]

These decadent and rich dark chocolate cookies are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day Weekend! My husband and I used to obsess in college over a local bakery that made them, so we just had to figure out our own recipe since we can’t get them as […]

Cast Iron Cookware There are some foods I’ve found which cook so much better in cast iron. The skillets have this magical power of making everything super crispy and flavorful. There is no question that foods such as roasted broccoli or potatoes, seared pork chops, or […]

Ahhh, homemade chicken stock. This is one of our household staples that we not only use in countless recipes but also have by itself quite often. There are so many ways that you can make homemade stock at home, which can make it a bit […]

This fruity, fizzy drink is so refreshing anytime of the year and only takes a few ingredients to make. I discovered this probiotic drink from Lisa’s YouTube Channel – Farmhouse on Boone. She makes it look so simple in the video. I will link it […]

We really couldn’t tell this Pumpkin Roll was Gluten Free! It was fluffy and had a really nice flavor profile. The original recipe we modified was from Kimberly’s Gluten Free Kitchen. We will link it below. This was the perfect dessert to enjoy in the […]