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My Favorite Artisan Bread Recipe (+ Sour dough)
I learned to make bread in high school, but really had honed my skills over the past few years. I have written about bread, and shared a sandwich bread recipe: Homemade White Bread Recipe - Tastes … [Read More...]
Soap vs Detergent: What’s the Difference?
Why do we say "dish soap" to refer to liquid hand soap but "dish detergent" for the stuff we put in the dishwasher? Aren't they the same thing? Soap vs Detergent Purpose Both soap and detergents are … [Read More...]
3 Sizzling Steps to Bubbly Kombucha
Kombucha is the new trendy drink (but it's really been around for awhile). It's a naturally carbonated fermented tea, flavored however you like. You will find the most widespread commercial product is … [Read More...]
5 Things I Learned Raising Chickens For the First Time
My good friend Sam shares her experience with raising chickens for the first time: First of all, let me just say, raising chickens is a lot easier than I thought it would be. I didn’t grow up … [Read More...]
10 Things I Learned About Splitting and Felling with Axes
In late March 2018, I took an Axe Skills course with Mountainsong Expeditions. I deeply enjoyed getting a comprehensive education on axes in one day. This saved some of the piecemeal learning, one … [Read More...]
How to Sprout Beans and Grains
Sprouting beans for food is pretty easy. It provides fresh, nutritious food to break up an otherwise tired meal. Bean sprouts don't need sunshine or light, so they can be sprouted in places plants … [Read More...]
10 Things I Learned Felling my First Tree (with a Chainsaw)
In February, I got the awesome chance to go hang out with my friends at their parent's +150 acre farm. Always eager to learn a new skill, Cole strapped his chainsaw to the back of his four-wheeler. I … [Read More...]
5 Steps to Planning your Garden in Winter for Summer Success
Today is a snow day. The kind of snow that is wet and heavy flakes that cling to the trees. Each tree is given it's own winter coat, to shine in the sun and brighten the day. I love this kind of … [Read More...]
6 Steps to Homemade Yogurt in Your Crockpot (+ GAPS Diet Friendly)
It should really stop surprising me that homemade just tastes better. Here's another basic recipe you can spice the way you like. Homemade yogurt has all the great probiotics you are looking for and … [Read More...]
Tortillas: Easy to Make Homemade
I am no longer surprised that things made at home just taste better. This goes for tortillas as well as bread and beans. Tortillas are a basic elements of many Mexican dishes and a staple of astronaut … [Read More...]
Class Review of Mass Wildlife: Basic Hunter Education
In preparation to learn to hunt, we needed to take a Basic Hunter Education course per law in Massachusetts. We opted to take the 2-day independent study version of the class. We attended in person … [Read More...]
How to Make your Own Apple Cider Vinegar from Apple Peels + Cores
Do you have left over apple scraps from making an apple pie or apple sauce? Don't toss them! Use them to make apple cider vinegar. I will just call out the haters right now. Technically apple cider … [Read More...]
10 Lessons Learned from Last Year’s Garden 2017
2017 was my second year gardening a rented plot at my local community garden. This year I had 600 sqft of freshly tilled soil to learn to grow, and make my fair share of gardening mistakes. My 2016 … [Read More...]
10 Things I Learned on my First Deer Hunt
A Beginner's View into Learning to Hunt Deer My hope with this article is to provide some insight into learning to hunt deer from someone who didn't grow up hunting. I am an outsider to the sport and … [Read More...]
Amazing Mozzarella at Home in 8 Easy Steps
Mozzarella is the gateway cheese. I took a butter and cheese making class at the Milk Shanty (unfortunately out of business) and learned the amazing simplicity of homemade mozzarella. With fresh moz … [Read More...]
- 5 Easy Steps to Make Butter This Afternoon
- How to Peel Tomatoes for Smooth Pasta Sauce
- How to Make a Hot Process Soap at Home
- Homemade White Bread Recipe – Tastes Nothing Like Store Bought
- 10 Simple Steps to Making Cold Processed Soap (+ 2 easy recipes)
- 6 Jam Recipes and 1 Cute Wedding Present
- Dandelion Jelly – Tastes Like Sugar
- 10 Lessons Learned from Last Year’s Garden 2016
- 2 Ways to Render Fat for Soapmaking
- 3 Things to Consider when Starting Seeds Inside
- 6 Steps to Pressure Can Amazing Pulled Pork
- The Real Difference Between Regular and Wide-Mouth Canning Jars
- How Much to Plant to Feed Your Family
- 10 Ways I Reduce Household Waste
- 3 Ways to Cook Beans (No Soaking Required)
- Common Indoor Gardening Pests
- Construction Guide to Indoor Growing Systems
- Taking the Fear out of Pressure Canning
- The Best Homemade Beef Broth
- Simple Guide to Water Bath Canning
