Vanilla Extract is something nearly every baker has in their pantry but not many bother to make it themselves. It is ridiculously easy to make with only two ingredients! The homemade extract will have a richer, pure, “clean” flavor, and the store-bought extract is easily twice as expensive as making it yourself! Ready to get …
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Every year, more and more people are opting to keep a small flock of hens in their backyard. Some do it to live a more sustainable life, some because they don’t want to support factory farms. Some want to be part of the local food movement. Regardless of the reason, there is an increasing desire to …
Soap making has come a long way since your grandmother’s day. Ingredients that would have been exotic and unheard of in her day, you can pick up at your local grocery store. I am always looking for an outlet for creativity and with soap making you get something useful that your family will use every …
After our trip to the orchard last week we have an abundance of apples just begging to be made into tasty treats. These muffins are the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, melt-in-your-mouth moist, and guaranteed to fly out of your kitchen! Apple Spice Strudel Muffins – makes about 12 Ingredients Strudel Topping Ingredients Preheat …
I won’t lie, after tending my garden all spring & summer I look forward to fall harvest and less outdoor chores (although that usually just means it’s time to see to the neglected indoor chores!). Here in the Northeast, our growing season is pretty short so the chilly air means it’s time to pack in …
The days are getting shorter and there is a definite chill in the air. Before long the leaves will be dropping and winter coats will be coming out of storage. Your flock is preparing for their winter coats as well. It starts gradually – one day you notice extra feathers in the corners of the coop …
Applesauce is probably one of the easiest recipes to can, so it’s perfect for beginners! Late summer-early fall is apple season and it’s a great time to preserve that fresh from the orchard taste to enjoy all winter long. The taste of store-bought applesauce absolutely cannot compare to homemade, and you can avoid all the …
Build a compost bin from pallets – this is such an easy project anyone can do it and you get something useful for free! Materials you need: I was lucky enough to come across two pallets that had a solid sheet of pressboard on one side. I used those two for the back of the …
In 2020 we moved and were able to expand our rabbitry in the large barn on the property – click here to read more about our current setup. But not everyone has a barn (or wants to keep a large number of rabbits!). The setup below was our first rabbit yard – perfect for 2-3 …
There are four breeds of Angora rabbit (English, French, Satin, & Giant) that are recognized by the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association (ARBA). Each breed is a little different, which breed of Angora rabbit is right for you? English Angora The English Angora is the cutest, fluffiest little ball of love around. The smallest of the …