Late Summer at the Farmhouse. What have we been doing and projects have we been working on this late summer on the homestead? This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Winter is already almost here. Summer is so fun and full of busy projects that it seems to just fly by…
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Bug Repellent Balm Recipe
Bug Repellent Balm Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. I love being out in nature. The smell of fresh mountain air. The dirt under my feet. A fire roaring in the fire pit. Sleeping in a tent where you can feel all the fresh air and hear the night…
Making & Canning Roasted Tomato Sauce
Hey y’all! I have found my all time favorite way to make tomato sauce! When I roast my tomatoes it gives them this amazing rich flavor that you just can’t beat! Plus, roasting the tomatoes makes the skin peel on its own without any blanching. The roasting concentrates the juices and caramelizes the sugars in…
How To Can Pears
Here is a really easy recipe for canning your pears! Pears happen to be Luke’s favorite canned fruit so I made a lot of it!  It’s always so fun to sit and cut up pears while you listen to your favorite podcast (currently Living Homegrown) or watching your favorite show (Call The Midwife). Here’s…
How To Can Raspberries
Tis’ the time of year for canning! And I have become almost canning obsessed! Me and grandma made a day of it by canning some raspberries the other week! This is a wonderful recipe recommended by our friend Wendy. It’s super simple and quick and I absolutely loved the results! You will need: Raspberries Water…
How To Dry Herbs + Spices
Do you grow fresh herbs in your garden or have some naturally growing in your backyard? You can easily preserve some of the extra herbs and have them on hand for use all year! I personally love using and experimenting with a lot of herbs and spices in my cooking, and especially when I’ve harvested…
Plantain Tincture
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…