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Fermented Foods List: Health Benefits of Fermented Foods

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Fermented Foods List: Health Benefits of Fermented Foods

Fermented Foods List: Health Benefits of Fermented Foods For a few thousand years now, people have been fermenting foods. Many of the foods — even the highly processed ones — we all (guiltily) enjoy are fermented: Chocolate, soy sauce, coffee, olives and many, many more. And while the process may seem mysterious, it is actually quite simple. Raw fermentation, the process in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Food, Health Care Tagged With: digestive health, Fermentation, fermented beverages, fermented condiments, fermented dairy, Fermented Foods, fermented vegetables, gut health, health benefits, probiotics

My Totally Non-Scientific Soil Amendment Plan 2023

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So, I’m terrible at doing soil tests. Every year, I think to myself, “I should get the soil tested…” And then promptly forget about it until it’s wayyyy too late and I suddenly have about 300 starts to put in the ground and resolve to do it on time next year. Because of my terrible procrastination problem, I’ve come up with a soil amendment plan that seems to work? I say … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Gardening and Farming Tagged With: garden soil, gardening tips, organic gardening, soil amendment, soil fertility, soil health, soil improvement

How to Raise Cattle on Small Acreage? What You Need To Raise Cattle?

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Raise Cattle on Small Acreage

How to Raise Cattle on Small Acreage? You might be worried about not having enough space on your farm to raise cattle. You can indeed raise cattle on your small farmland. Before you get too excited about this wonderful news, let me ask: "Why would you like to raise cattle?" This question will give you an answer that will assist you in planning. Cattle farming can be both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Animals and Livestock Tagged With: cattle care, cattle farming, Livestock Management, raising cattle, small acreage

How To Make Homemade Mac and Cheese?

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How To Make Homemade Mac and Cheese?

Bacon Mac and Cheese: Ingredients: 1 lb. Macaroni Vegetable oil 2 tsp salt 4 cups milk ½ cup flour 12 oz Swiss Cheese 8 oz Sharp Cheddar 6 Tbl unsalted butter – divided ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp nutmeg 1 Tbl Kosher salt 6 slices of cooked bacon Starting the Macaroni Please make sure the first step you take is to preheat the oven to 375 F to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Food, Kitchen and Dining Tagged With: cheesy pasta, comfort food, homemade mac and cheese, homemade recipe, macaroni and cheese recipe

Best Chili Recipes: Chili Con Carne and Turkey Chili Recipe

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Chili Con Carne Recipe

Chili Con Carne Recipe: The spicy recipe for chili con carne is packed with rich flavor and is sure to have no issue delivering a fast spice to your taste buds. This chili recipe is ideal if you're looking to serve your friends and family food that will satisfy their appetites and add some zest to your life. Chili Con Carne Recipe Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. lean ground … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Kitchen and Dining Tagged With: best chili recipes, chili beans, chili con carne, chili spices, chili toppings, comfort food, easy dinner recipes, homemade chili, spicy chili, turkey chili recipe

How To Kill Your Grass? Kill Unwanted Grass In Your Yard

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How To Kill Your Grass? Kill Unwanted Grass In Your Yard

How To Kill Your Grass? Kill Unwanted Grass In Your Yard It’s about the time of year where it’s a great idea to start doing lawn maintenance. Aerating, fertilizing, seeding, trimming, edging, dethatching, etc. etc... You’ll need to spend hours of labor making sure that your lawn is the best in the neighborhood, maybe even the best in the city or county you live in, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Gardening and Farming Tagged With: grass eradication, grass killing methods, grass removal, lawn care, lawn maintenance, lawn management, lawn renovation, unwanted grass, weed control, yard maintenance

Best Crops for Fall Gardening: My Favorite Seed Storing Tips

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Best Crops for Fall Gardening

Best Crops for Fall Gardening It’s time to get ready to plant your Fall garden! This is, at least in the South, hands down, the best time to plant a garden. In the Southern states (and other very lucky places), Fall veggies can be grown nearly through January, with the proper row covers and what not. And, you don’t have to fight disease outbreaks, insects or the oppressive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming, Blog Tagged With: autumn gardening, cool-season crops, fall gardening, fall harvest, fall planting, garden planning, gardening tips, seasonal crops, Vegetable Gardening, vegetable varieties

How Much Does It Cost To Produce A Dozen Eggs?

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Dozen Eggs

How Much Does It Cost To Produce A Dozen Eggs? A recent thread on a homesteading group in Facebook got me thinking. The question asked by a homesteader was a common one: How much should she charge per dozen for eggs? The thread garnered all sorts of answers but got me to thinking about the advice I once received from an Agronomist during a class. He said, and I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Raising Chickens Tagged With: backyard chickens, chicken care, chicken farming, chicken feed, cost of producing eggs, egg farming, egg production costs, egg production expenses, homegrown eggs, poultry costs

Beekeeping Supplies Company Companies: Best Companies 2023

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Beekeeping Supplies Company Companies

Hey there, busy bees! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of beekeeping? From backyard hobbyists to aspiring apiarists dreaming of turning their beekeeping passion into a profitable venture, the buzz around homesteading, urban farming, and country living is on the rise. And guess what? We've got the lowdown on the best bee supply companies that will help you kickstart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping, Blog Tagged With: apiary supplies, backyard farming, bee conservation, bee gear, bee supply companies, Beekeeping, Beekeeping Equipment, Betterbee, Dadant & Sons Inc., Good Land Bee Supply, hobbyist beekeeping, Homesteading, Humble Bee, Mann Lake Ltd., urban farming

I am a homesteading enthusiast, a published writer, and director at elliotthomestead.com. My experience in areas such as brand management, graphic design, and photography are valuable additions to our writing team. When I am not writing or publishing anything, I am out gardening in my small farm or cooking. I am also an herbalist, an experience I use to spread the word about sustainable living.

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