Having the homestead spirit as I do, my desire is to have food growing as long as possible. There is still time to get two more rounds of gardening in: a late summer and fall garden.
Dear Neighbor, All that talk about high falutin food gave me a chuckle. You don’t have to go to high cuisine restaurants to eat cultured food. I eat cultured food right here on the homestead: yogurt, cheese, sour cream, friendship cakes, and breads. All those foods are made with a live culture of some sort. How about…
“The coast is clear” are words everyone wants to hear after a threatening situation. If you don’t have the proper communication tools, you might never hear them. There are several simple ways to stay in touch during an emergency.
Dear Neighbor, When I think of preparedness, I think of homesteading and self- sustainable living, as well. To me, they go hand in hand. Of course, one can purchase all their preparedness items. However, if you are moved by your homesteading spirit and you want to grow some of your own food, there are two…
Dear Neighbor, I don’t know about you, but the thought of running out of toliet paper makes me break out in a sweat! In working toward preparedness, this week we will work on paper products. Toliet paper, paper towel and paper plates are essential. The need for toliet paper is obvious and paper towel and…
Dear Neighbor, When I was a little girl my brothers called me Olive Oyle. I was tall and very skinny (those were the days, my friend, I knew they’d definately end.) The truth be known, I should have been called Popeye because I love spinach as much as he does! Spring brings a bounty of…
Dear Neighbor, I have been called the “Crock Pot Queen.” (which I guess is better than the “cracked pot queen,” right!?) I have created and adapted many recipes with my crock pot. I simply love the crock pot and it has sat proudly on my kitchen counter for years. Crock pots are really one of the best…
