LEARN WHY I USE EINKORN WHEAT FOR ALL MY BAKING NEEDS AND HOW WE AFFORD TO FEED OUR LARGE FAMILY HOMEMADE EINKORN BREADS AND GOODIES. It all began in 1999 with Y2K. Anybody out there old enough to remember that? In 1999, as our family was preparing for the ‘certain’ societal breakdown that the experts were predicting with the year… View Post
FEEDING FERMENTED CHICKEN FEED GIVES YOUR CHICKENS (AND DUCKS) A HEALTH BOOST AND SAVES YOU MONEY. IT’S LIKE PROBIOTICS FOR YOUR CHICKENS! Over the past several years I have been learning more and more about the health benefits of eating a diet rich in fermented foods. Fermentation is not a new concept but has been practiced for centuries to both… View Post
In this simple tutorial I show you how to DIY fresh Christmas wreath using scavenged materials from your yard, farm or nearby fields and forests. My daughters and I love making fresh Christmas wreaths. It seems it really isn’t Christmas time until you have a beautiful wreath hanging on the door. A warm welcome to friends and family For several… View Post
This DIY galvanized barrel table will bring beauty and function to your farmhouse. And, with a pre-made table top it is ready to use in just a day! I LOVE old galvanized metal! No, I actually LOVE, LOVE, LOVE old utilitarian galvanized farm metals!! Smile. They speak of hard work and days gone by. And they bring such character and… View Post
Soaking raw nuts and seeds is an easy way to neutralize phytic acid that makes them hard to digest. Once dry, they are crisp and delicious and good for you. The health benefits of nuts are well known. And today much is written about incorporating raw nuts and seeds into your diet. For just this reason, I worked hard for… View Post