Top 20 Most Popular Posts of 2023
Here they are: the most popular posts of 2023. Each January, the top 20 most popular from the previous year always include…
Here they are: the most popular posts of 2023. Each January, the top 20 most popular from the previous year always include…
This updated post will show you how to build an earthen oven for traditional, sustainable baking. Earthen oven plans vary because you…
It’s watermelon harvest season again! We take our summer melons seriously in the South and try to pick them at their peak….
When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, the next step is preserving the bounty. Many people fear that canning or drying…
Pruning a peach tree is an important step in keeping it healthy. We love peach season and all things peaches at our…
Pruning a tree is one of the best things you can do for it. Pruning is essential to help maintain a tree’s…
If you have a vegetable garden, you probably get an explosion of produce in the summer. What can you do with that…
Egg sandwiches are any easy, tasty, filling addition to any breakfast or brunch menu. One of my family’s favorites is this Western…
I married a man who loves to hunt. As a young wife and mother, one of the big challenges for me was…
Canning Time Is Almost Here! Spring is here with summer on its heels! Soon it will be one of my favorite culinary…
No-Knead Artisan Bread has crept into desserts, lunch, brunch, supper, appetizers, and, yes, even in breakfast. And why not? So, who doesn’t…
Helping Scott navigate this difficult time with his dental practice is just one of my many duties. These unpredictable and stressful times…
When people see my garden, they usually gawk at how expansive it is. Yes it’s big, and keeping a garden of that…
Whether you are renting a beach condo, a mountain lodge, or just want to stay out of the grocery store a while,…
This past summer, our family said goodbye to our log cabin. It was a bittersweet moment. We bought a new piece of…
I had been looking forward to speaking at the Homesteaders of America Conference ever since my good friend Amy Fewell first reached…
Some might say that knowing how to raise chickens is going out of style. Well, if that’s the case, then call me…
Easter is such a fun time of the year in my family. The snows of winter melt away, beckoning the arrival of…
I adore rows of mustards, collards, and turnips growing in the garden without competition from weeds or stray grass. It’s beauty is…
Since the founding of this country, Americans have prized cast iron cookware. By the beginning of the 20th century…
What a week! It was a pretty exciting week as I prepared to speak at the SEOPA Conference. Preparing for cooking demos and speaking events…
It seems every family has their rendition of a heritage meatballs recipe. Heck, if you asked anyone in any country around the…
I love the mild months of spring, but dread when those days end and the hot summer months begin. The fruits and…
What a great delivery! Our family is about to create a wildlife sanctuary. It’s is time to plant fields full of excellent…