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How to Store Wheat Berries
With the right conditions and storage supplies, wheat berries can be stored for years or even decades. Learn how to store wheat berries properly as well as the best types of grains for long term storage and short term. People across the country are waking up to the...
10 Best Ways to Use Whey
Don’t toss out the whey! This precious liquid has been used throughout history to help hydrate individuals as well as bring healing to the sick and diseased. Discover 10 best ways to use whey in your kitchen. Before becoming a homesteader, I knew very little about...
Cheesy Breadsticks with Fresh Milled Flour
Soft, tender and extra cheesy, these breadsticks with fresh milled flour will have your family begging for more. They are wonderful served with soup, salad, as an appetizer or dipped into your favorite marinara sauce. On our homestead, I wear many hats. Small business...
How to Make Raw Milk Yogurt
Creamy and delicious this raw milk yogurt recipe is easy to make and teeming with beneficial bacteria, enzymes, vitamins and quality protein. In this tutorial on how to make yogurt from raw milk, discover the tips and tricks to a successful bowl of homemade yogurt....
Fresh Milled Cornbread Recipe
Southern inspired, sugar free and packed with plenty of fresh corn, this recipe for cornbread with fresh milled flour is one you’ll want to serve for dinner over and over again. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost...
11 Ways to Use Milk Kefir
Kefir isn’t just for drinking! This probiotic-rich beverage can be used in a variety of ways. Learn 11 ways to use milk kefir, including baking and adding to salad dressings, dessert recipes, breakfast dishes and more. If you’re making kefir on a daily basis,...
Melt and Pour Shampoo Bar Recipe
Craft a beautiful homemade shampoo bar! Made with shea butter, oil, aloe vera, essential oils and a melt and pour soap base to help nourish and hydrate hair. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any...
How to Choose Wheat Berries | Wheat Varieties
Are you new to milling your own flour and find it confusing to know what type of wheat berries are best? Learn the differences between the each variety and how to choose wheat berries for your specific baking needs. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
Fermented Ginger Ale Recipe
Raw honey and real ginger unite to create a refreshing fermented ginger ale that will make you feel good while improving your gut health. This honey ginger ale is also wonderful for upset bellies and the cold and flu season. Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe A tall glass of...
DIY Dishwasher Tablets
With just 5 ingredients, you can make DIY dishwasher tabs at home! Convenient and effective at removing grease and grime, these natural dish cleaning pods are easy to make and of course save more of your hard earned money. Early on in our marriage, we made the switch...
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Bread
Sweet and tart cranberry orange cinnamon bread is a terrific seasonal loaf, perfect for breakfast or paired alongside your afternoon coffee or tea. The fresh milled flour bread recipe starts with whole grains, cinnamon and orange zest, then swirled with a cranberry...
Hot Cocoa Cookie Recipe
Chocolaty, creamy and chewy, these hot cocoa cookies with fresh ground flour are the next best thing to a warm cup of hot chocolate and marshmallows. They’re sure to become your favorite! Classic. I love a classic holiday dish. For instance homemade stuffing or...
DIY Rolled Beeswax Candles
Light up your home with a beautiful, all-natural rolled beeswax candle. Incredibly easy to make, with very little supplies, these DIY candles are fun for both adults and kids to create. Learn how to make a pair of rolled beeswax taper candles in the tutorial below. My...
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
Reusable beeswax wraps are a great healthy alternative to conventional ways of storing food. Learn how to inexpensively make a set to fold around sandwiches, snacks and bowls of leftover soups and side dishes. Something new is buzzing around the homestead. They’re...
Homesteaders Gift Guide
Find unique gifts for homesteaders inside this homesteaders gift guide! With over 90 gift ideas, there is something for everyone — for gardeners, animal lovers, bakers, builders, homemakers, kids and more! The Christmas season is just around the corner. Which means...
Easy DIY Soy Wax Candle
Making beautiful, scented candles at home is easy and fun! In this tutorial, learn how to make a soy wax candle from start to finish using just 3 materials. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case,...
Whole Grain Stuffing Recipe
A family favorite for the holidays, this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe uses a loaf of bread made with fresh milled flour, real butter, veggies and plenty of herbs and spices. Simple to make and ever so scrumptious, this easy stuffing recipe is sure to be a hit with...
Kefir Sour Cream Recipe
Transform a jar of heavy cream into probiotic-rich kefir sour cream! Simple, versatile and easy to make with just a spoonful of kefir grains. Serve on tacos, baked potatoes, mix into homemade dip or toss into your favorite smoothie recipe. When I tell people about...