Complete Guide to Cast Iron: how to cook with, clean, and maintain cast iron cookware

I am a relatively new cast iron convert. It happened a few years back when I was about to replace yet another cheap non-stick skillet. We were cooking in this flimsy pan every single day, and after a few months it would inevitably get scratched or the food would start sticking terribly. I started to

Pickles & Preserves

Making pickles was my gateway into food preservation and the spark that ignited my excitement for the garden and my dream of a homestead. A few years ago, I saw a bag of pickling cucumbers for sale at my local grocery store next to an enormous bouquet of dill. I thought, “I could do that.

Elevate your homemaking: the kitchen

Homemaking, while extremely valuable, can become a bit dull from time to time. The same tasks need repeating day after day, week after week. It is easy to feel stuck and uninspired. Sometimes all you need is a tweak here or there to make homemaking feel fresh and enjoyable again. In this series of posts,

Everything you need to get started making sourdough

As I like to say, sourdough IS simple. All you really need is flour, water, salt, wild yeast, and heat. But there are a few tools that can help you out along the way. If you are wanting to get started making sourdough, you are in the right place. Gather your tools and get ready

How to make Whole Chicken Bone Broth in the Crockpot

Affiliate disclosure: as an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made from links in this post. What is Bone Broth? Bone broth is made from simmering roasted bones, vegetables, and aromatics in water for a long period of time. The result is a delicious and highly nutritious drink, base for soups, risottos,