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Soft Sourdough Pretzels
Soft Sourdough Pretzels Soft Sourdough Pretzels. I mean come on, who doesn’t LOVE soft pretzels? Sourdough baked goods has become a staple in our kitchen for years. Mostly, because sourdough seems to be easier to digest, especially in those with auto-immune issues. This post may contain affiliate links. By purchasing through these links, I may…
Dairy Cows FAQ
Dairy Cows FAQ We do a ton of farm tours here on the ole Farmstead. Folks of all ages but mostly younger families with kids that want to teach or show their kids where their food comes from. This by happenstance, is one of my favorite topics to teach. Every family has a different base…
Supplies For Calving
Supplies For Calving I get asked all the time about what supplies are needed to keep on hand for when a family milk cow calves. So much so, that it warranted a blog post. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t raid your local tractor supply and prepare a plentiful medicine cabinet, because you should, But…
The Best Spatchcock Chicken
Spatchcock Chicken I don’t care who you are, the word ‘spatchcock chicken’ is fun to say. You can call it butterflied chicken I guess, if you prefer, it’s really all the same. What’s really special about this chicken is how fast it cooks. Not only does spatchcocking it reduce cooking time to a fraction but…
Smoked Cheesy Chard Chips
Smoked Cheesy Chard Chips Did you know that you can pop leafy greens on the Treager and have a crunchy smoky snack in minutes? These cheesy chard chips are a excellent snack. I actually consider them a freebie because they are so healthy. Chard is nutritionally rich in vitamin K, accounting for approximately 300% of…
How To Milk A Cow Once A Day
How to milk a cow once a day Sometimes there becomes a point on the homestead or farm were milking once a day becomes a necessity. Be it for too much milk for the family to consume or needing to find a better balance between farm and family. Milking a cow twice a day sometimes…
Raising Pigs In The Winter
Raising pigs in the winter. I know, why would I do this? Winter is hard. It’s frozen and There’s 3 feet of snow! And that’s actually why, I raise pigs in winter. When I first started raising hogs for harvest, I did one batch per year. Starting with 6 week old piglets in March. This…
Incubating Chicken Eggs 101
Incubating Chicken Eggs 101 Yahoo! It’s officially spring time. Okay, that’s not true. And as a matter of fact it’s not even close to spring time, it’s only January and 26° outside. But nonetheless, I’m ready for spring and what is more spring like than baby chicks?!! Hatching baby chicks is one of my all-time favorite…
How To Set Homestead Goals
How To Set Homestead Goals When I first started on this Homestead journey, I’m fairly certain my list of goals for the year looked something like this… 1. Buy all the chickens and all the goats. 2. Buy at least 4 cows, (two for milking, two for beef). 3. Build two chicken coops, a duck…
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