The time has come for me to fully step into this new role. I have a home that needs tending to and I am it's primary caretaker. My husband, Ricky, and I discussed this lifestyle fairly early on in our relationship. Up until that point, I had never seriously considered staying at home. In this … Continue reading The Birth of a Homemaker
I just stumbled across this the other day, but I am very excited to try it. Despite all my plans and goals for creating a homestead, diy, and making things homemade, etc. this is one thing that genuinely never even crossed my mind. Making extracts typically involves soaking something in alcohol and spices usually require … Continue reading Making your Own Spices and Extracts
Fermentation is a process in which bacteria and yeast convert carbohydrates into alcohols. This not only acts as a method of preservation, but also promotes the growth of probiotics (healthy bacteria). Basically by fermenting your food you're making it healthier, making it last longer, and giving it a zesty, tart flavor. Some examples of fermented … Continue reading Fermented Foods: the What, the How, and the Why
I want to make it abundantly clear that this is not my recipe. I simply veganized this recipe: http://www.foodiemisadventures.com/2013/02/southern-pecan-pralines.html I've been making my father this original praline recipe for years now. He grew up in South Carolina and these are a popular Southern treat. He said they remind him of his grandma's and I honestly … Continue reading Veganizing Pecan Pralines
When I first became interested in homesteading and self-sufficiency I gravitated towards the idea of making things myself as much as possible. I not only wanted to make my own food, but also things like toothpaste, deodorant, cleaning products, etc. As I was researching I quickly found that not only were these things often not … Continue reading When it Makes Sense to Do-It-Yourself
The Vegan Homesteader 