We often think of waffles as a wonderful weekend treat, but if you make these waffle recipes ahead of time, you’ll even get to enjoy them on weekdays. These 3 homemade waffle recipes freeze well. Be sure to give them a try. My family has a favorite pancake recipe that is made ahead and stored as a dry mix. When…
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You may think that you have to live down a long country road or have a lot of available land to raise chicken, but the ability for keeping chickens in the city is becoming a reality for many urban and suburban homesteaders. If you live in a big city and have at least a small area in your backyard, you…
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Pumpkin seeds are a healthy snack for any time of the year. This guide to saving pumpkin seeds to eat will teach you how to roast, dehydrate, grind and store pumpkin seeds for healthy eating. Make and preserve them the way you like and save. If you are interested in using pumpkin for healthy recipes, don’t forget about the…
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Recently, I got together with my blogging friends and we created a collection of articles with easy homemade gifts from the homestead for any occasion. The act of homesteading naturally lends itself to doing things by hand and we often make do with the resources that are available to us in the garden, through our animals, or with herbs. Don’t…
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I received a set of preseasoned cast iron skillets as a housewarming gift. Can I use those on my new glass top stove? Yes, with these 5 tips! For the past 2 years, I’ve been cooking with natural gas. Gas cooktops apply heat instantly, which heats the food up quickly and then turns off just as fast. With a…
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