I love plantain. Absolutely love it! Most people think of it as a weed, unfortunately. The leaves are actually edible and somewhat similar to spinach, though slightly more bitter. They can be used in salads or other foods. It can also be used it for insect and snake bites, and as a remedy for rashes…
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Huckleberry / Blueberry Galette
Earlier this year we went huckleberry picking, and those of you who have done that before will know that it is tedious and time consuming. We worked for hours and got less than a pound…. Anyway, some of the few berries that we did harvest were put to use in this blueberry and huckleberry galette…
How To Render Lard In The Crockpot
How To Render Lard In The Crockpot This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. We live in a very wasteful culture. Instead of repurposing, recycling, or reusing, we just…well…waste it. Back in the “olden days” (as me and my brother liked to call it), people were so grateful for the little…
Kombucha
It’s kombucha time! Time to man up! We are going to be making something that may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Well, fermented sweet tea that is. And I know it isn’t for everyone, because my first interaction with this beverage had me plugging my nose and declaring it smelt of stinky laundry. Perhaps I exaggerate a…
Our Homestead
Our Homestead This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. An old cottage nestled in the trees. Acres upon acres of green pastures, and gardens. A milk cow waiting to be milked in the barn. Chickens scratching around on the hunt for delicious bugs. Goats playfully skipping about. Sounds like a wonderful…