Love to ferment and preserve food? Don’t mind a family barbeque, smoked meat, a steak on the grill? You’ve come to the right place! This is cooking central – your hub for everything from DIY smokers to fermentation and dehydrating recipes and more
When you get your first cast iron pan, you’ll need to season it – but what does that even mean, and how do you do it? Why are you supposed to use avocado oil to season a cast iron pan,…
Fall is one of the most festive seasons, and I always want to embrace it without creating much extra work on my to-do list, which is why I always try to use my DIY ideas to host a spooky Halloween…
Sick of the old dehydrated banana chips or beef jerky? Here are 49 different weird things to dehydrate! From liver snacks for the dog to wine leather for you, sauerkraut salt & vinegar chips to preserved mushrooms, we’ve collected them…
Delicious homemade ice cream without electricity? No problem! Hand crank ice cream provides your family with many memories, from having cranking competitions to enjoying family-made ice cream on Sunday night. The right hand crank ice cream maker (also known as…
Get ready – we’re about to share our favorite fermented jalapeño hot sauce recipe! Anyone can make this straightforward and delicious sauce without fancy or expensive fermentation kits. Let us show you how! We’ll take you through the process. Step…
Tripods and a kettle on an open campfire sound like a great way of outdoor cooking, but a stone stove or outdoor survival oven is a much better way to go. Gusts of wind that might blow smoke and sparks…
How to bake without an oven – Whether you want to try something new or your oven is temporarily out of order, you’ll be amazed at the different ways to bake without an oven! Baking using a gas or electric…
The potato plant is a nightshade family member that produces edible tubers. Some people are curious about whether or not potato leaves are edible. So – can you eat potato leaves? Or – are they poisonous? Let’s find out in…
The summer is finally here! Long days, warm nights – and more time to enjoy life and each other’s company. One of everyone’s favorite ways to spend a summer night with friends in the backyard is to pluck weeds. And…
Elderberries are a delicious and marvelous ingredient from the wild larder. Whether you grow them or find them growing wild in your area, learning to harvest and dry them can be a great idea. In this guide – we remove all…
Roasted chestnuts are a delightful treat at any time of year! Although for many homesteaders, they are something we only eat over the holiday season. Luckily, chestnut trees grow in abundance where I live, so we’re frequently roasting them on…
Smoking ribs is a delicate balance between science and an art form. The best wood for smoking ribs creates the perfect formula to give succulent smoked ribs a deep, intense flavor. The choice of wood is just as critical as…
If you’re a fan of making pizza for the family, then a pizza oven is an essential yard accessory! However, it is easy to underestimate the importance of the best wood when cooking pizza. Using the ideal wood in your…
Mice can be every homesteader’s worst nightmare, destroying the rewards of your hard work in no time at all. And while we would never wish any harm on something as cute as a mouse, it can make you want to…
Cheeseburger sliders are one of the best ways to spruce up your backyard barbeques or holiday get-togethers. Since they’re so tiny and delicious – experimenting with sliders is also a ton of fun! When paired with a few choice side…