Self sufficient living in a modern world
1 1/3 cups lukewarm water (approximately 100 degrees) 2 1/4 t. granulated yeast 2 1/4 t. coarse salt (.6 oz) 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (6.75 oz) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour (7.5 oz) 1/8 cup of vital wheat gluten ( 2T or .6 oz) 1/4 cup honey (2.8 oz) 1/4 cup lard (melted and…
Like anything else, there is different ways to accomplish the same goal. Although what I am about to explain to you is the correct way, it might not be the same way you know. Also we are not going to tear this whole process apart, we are going to keep this process as simple as…
People love to get great deals on food that comes on sale, fruits, vegetables and meat alike. It is almost a no brainer when it comes to food cost and sales. Long ago the process to keep food was less healthy and affordable than today. From Vinegar, Oils, Dehydrating, Smoking and Salt Curing, these methods…
Zucchini Bread Recipe 2 Eggs3 cups grated Zucchini1.5 cups of Oil3 cups of Sugar4 cups of Flour1 cup of Raisins 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder1 teaspoon of Baking Soda1.5 teaspoon of Nutmeg plus a pinch1.5 teaspoon of powdered Ginger plus a pinch1 teaspoon of salt2 teaspoons of Cinnamon1 Tablespoon of MolassesOptional 1 Cup of chopped nuts…
As I sit here this evening, while the cool fall air swirls around the trees to pull off the dead leaves and floats them to the ground, today was a good productive day. You might remember the other night I went to a secret location and got some raw, right from the cow, milk. Now…
There are a few dishes that sit on my table today as did when I was a child. It is sometimes wonderful how we relate food today and the memories from our childhood, sometimes it isn’t. Traci, my sister can correct me on this one, however I am sure it was in October of 1978….
Memories of smelling bacon from downstairs always woke me up and made my tummy growl. At home on the farm, it was a frosting designed window as I looked out the window at the sun rising. At Grandpa’s it was a cool morning in Hornsby Hollow, and the sun was up and the chickens were…
People talk about the hundred dollar egg when I tell them that I raise chickens for eggs. As you know, there is a lot more to raising chickens than just getting eggs. To me, anything labeled organic is worth looking into, and anything that the Government says organic or free range isn’t really what might…
As the garden keeps giving, I keep on putting food up. Because I use several methods of storing food, I use the methods that best suit our needs and I know the food will get used. While the pantry fills, taters sit at the bottom under every shelf, jars start to stack up, and I…
While waiting for the bumper crops to start, those tomatoes start to come in. I love to eat the wonderful fruits as they come in the house, having that kind of reward is so wonderful. I have, through the years come up with many uses as has Danielle. Coming from England she brings with her…