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Helpful tips for how to process a moose (or any large game animal)
Processing a moose is one of the biggest jobs we do each year! Even though it takes so much time and effort it is so worth it because it fills our freezer with red meat for the year! This is the 10,000 ft view of what it takes to process a large animal....
Benefits of Having Chickens
Have you ever dreamed of stepping outside in the morning, collecting fresh eggs, and being greeted by a flock of happy, clucking chickens? The benefits of having chickens go way beyond just a steady supply of eggs. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just...
Homestead Freezer Favorites (Organizing & Protecting Your Food)
Food stores are probably one of the biggest pillars of homesteading and preparedness. Whenever I show my moose freezer, the internet goes wild! I wanted to share some of the ways I protect my freezer stash and organize my freezer. Stocking Up Having a supply of...
Recipes
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta (one pan recipe)
This creamy Italian sausage pasta might just be my new favorite pasta dish. It all comes together in one pot and you can use whatever pasta shape or veggies you have on hand. Sure to please everyone in the family! This recipe is also a great make ahead recipe....
The Perfect Salted Caramel Sauce
Whether you are hosting an ice cream sundae bar or want to give someone a homemade gift, this salted caramel is the perfect thing! It’s the perfect dessert topping but it’s so good you will probably want to eat it by the spoonful. This recipe came from a distant...
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
The best time to make homemade vanilla extract was 6 months ago but the second best time to make it is right now! It’s an easy swap if you’re into making things homemade and it also makes for a great gift! One thing I NEVER skimp on in the kitchen is vanilla...
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Food Preservation
How to Water Glass Eggs
The water glass method of preserving eggs has been used by homesteaders since the 1800s! The process is simple. It uses clean eggs and submerges them into a solution of water and pickling lime to preserve them for up to 18 months without refrigeration! Water glassing...
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
The best time to make homemade vanilla extract was 6 months ago but the second best time to make it is right now! It’s an easy swap if you’re into making things homemade and it also makes for a great gift! One thing I NEVER skimp on in the kitchen is vanilla...
How to Make Homemade Applesauce
How to Make Homemade Applesauce When I first started making applesauce I scoured the internet for a recipe for the exact amount of apples I had. Guess what I found… nothing! Everyone measures large quantities of things like apples differently - bushels, pounds, etc....