Super simple, super delicious… the two qualifications for a perfect summer meal, and these grilled steak kabobs with grilled summer veggies meet those qualifications exactly! I love making grilled steak kabobs because they are so simple yet delicious and bursting with flavor. I also have fond memories of grilled summer...

While chickens may be the gateway animal to homesteading, there are also plenty of other poultry species to consider adding to your homestead! Raising poultry on the homestead can be fun, educational, challenging, and even rewarding. My goal is to raise every species of domesticated poultry, and so far I...

This grain-free strawberry shortcake is everything that shortcake should be: fluffy, soft, buttery, and perfectly delicious! Top off the shortcake with some fresh, organic strawberries and a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream… it’s a match made for modern pioneers! I love strawberry shortcake, so coming up with this grain-free and...

Why do chickens dust bathe? Chickens dust bathe for several reasons. The primary ones being because it seems to be enjoyable for them and it provides natural health benefits that would be important for a flock’s survival in the wild. It seems contradictory, but dust bathing is one way that...

Sometimes I wonder if sharing such simple recipes, like oatmeal, is really helpful. Then I think back on the struggles I’ve had with making just a bowl of oatmeal and I realize that even simple recipes are sometimes necessary! For the longest time I could not make a perfect bowl...

Living sustainably is one of the goals on the homestead, and one way to do that is to be wise with your money. However, I have also learned that the two go hand-in-hand. Living sustainably is one way to save money. Now this is not a lesson on how to...