A bee on a dandelion flower

The Benefits of Dandelion

From the flowers to the root, every part of this flower has a purpose and a benefit. Most people call it a weed and work desperately to kill it.  But…

Puppies playing

A New Addition

So we did a thing a few weeks ago and have a new addition on the homestead. Last year we had major issues with hawks and something else getting our…

Make Deviled Eggs

We had been selling eggs for almost a year before Todd tells me he loves deviled eggs. You would think after 30 something years I would know that. But I…

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is in almost every homestead and herbalist’s kitchen for many reasons.   It’s what you might call a Jack of all Trades, from cooking to preserving to health…

It Got Cold

We had some cold and snow the first week of February 2022. Okay, it’s not as bad as February 2021, and it didn’t last as long, but between February 2…

How to Make a Quiche or a Frittata

Making a quiche or a frittata is so simple, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made them before. The only difference between the two is a quiche has a pie crust…

Meet Cocoa

She’s working hard for you. She’s just one of the hens that lays all those beautiful brown eggs with the awesome orange yokes that we all love so much. Let…

Sweet Potatoes

Do you love sweet potatoes? Have you ever thought of planting your own? I love them and I think I’ve converted my husband too. Not so much converted him than…

Cleaning the Coop

While cleaning the coop isn’t a lot of fun, it’s a really necessary and important job. Besides the fact that chicken poop can be really smelly, it can become very…