When I first became interested in whole foods I focused a lot of my concentration on cultured or fermented foods. I was trying to build my immunity and heal some digestive issues and a good probiotic is one of the best ways to do it! I think we’ve all heard about yogurt containing some […]
Martha Washington’s “Iron Furniture”
Several years ago we were able to go on a camping trip with some wonderful fellow homeschooling families, amidst all of the domino games and gorge stomping, I was introduced to a skill that I would use for years to come. The ladies on the trip were cooking up these wonderful dishes in huge black […]
Peppermint: Much More Then a Breath Mint!
And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:12 I truly believe that God placed herbs on the earth to nourish and heal our bodies. I’m working towards my Master […]
How to Start Raising Your Own Chickens
Chickens are one of the easiest animals to start with on your homesteading venture! They are small, not expensive to purchase, require minimal room and provide eggs and lots of entertainment! If you are only interested in providing enough eggs for your family you can assume that you will average around one egg per day […]
You Can Make Cheese!
Years ago our family lived in a neighborhood on a corner lot. A good portion of our backyard was consumed by something I was growing, either a garden or fruit trees. We noticed one day that a neighbor was walking down the road and glancing at my garden. Each time we saw him go by […]
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