Farm to table recipes, garden fresh ingredients, and chickens
We moved from a suburb in Summerville SC, to the country to start our homestead! Come along with our family as we transition from city life to homesteading life in beautiful South Carolina and all of the ups and downs along the way. Here you …
Meal planning and meal prepping is essential for life on a homestead, especially if you are wanting to eat clean. There is so much going on. You may have the garden to tend, animals to feed and nurture, kids to care for, DIY projects in …
If you have checked out my blog before, you know that I am big on meal planning. Having homemade muffins in my freezer is a big part of my weekly meal prepping and I make a batch whenever I run out. I have been having …
Everyone loves the Elf on the Shelf ideas but we as homesteaders and hobby farmers live a different kind of life, therefore our elves get themselves into different situations. Check out our elf’s adventures in the homestead kitchen, or hanging out with the chickens, ducks …
This pasta is so good! I first tried a version of it when it went viral on ticktock and was referred to as “the ticktock pasta” since then I have made it several times and each time, I have tweaked something. I have used goat …
Since I have started following the Mediterranean Way of eating, I have traded making charcuterie boards for making Mezze platters. Making a colorful, healthy mezze Platter is easy. Since I follow a Mediterranean diet meal plan and prep my food for the week, I will …
Getting started with chickens on the homestead was what we were most excited about when we decided to buy a property with land. We were so excited to start raising chickens for eggs. We had dreams of baskets of farm fresh eggs and a rooster …
Is there anything more comforting than chili on a cold and rainy day? It is the ultimate comfort food. As soon as raindrops fall I immediately think of chili. There are a lot of variations of this recipe floating around, some people would call this …
I am from Wisconsin, it goes without saying that I love my cheese and dairy however, as I have gotten older it does not love me back. As a result, I have tried many different plant based milk alternatives. I am not a fan of …
If you have been following me or my blog for awhile, you know I am a big meal planner. I have been following a Mediterranean diet meal plan even since I found out about a hereditary health issue at a past appointment. We already eat …
I have always loved cherry flavored desserts and I love almonds too. These Simple Cherry Almond oat muffins are delicious and combine two of my favorite flavors. These muffins are perfect for grab and go or to have as a quick anytime snack. The sugar filled …
Muffins are delicious. If you are in our recipe sharing facebook group Homesteading Recipes and Meal Planning you know that I am always making homemade cashew coffee creamer. Since I have so much pulp left from that process, I make a different kind of muffin …
I am dip fanatic. Give me a dip and some crackers, chips or vegetables and I am a happy girl. Because I have a gluten sensitivity, I almost always bring a gluten free dip to most events. As a result, I have several easy dip …
When I was a kid my mom used to make cheesy mashed potato stuffed Kielbasa Sausage whenever we had leftover mashed potatoes and my sister and I loved it. One day I found myself with an abundance of leftover cheese grits from making Shrimp n’ …
I am always looking for new ways to use our farm fresh eggs on the homestead. Frittatas are a great way to make a fancier breakfast or even Brinner on those night you want a Second breakfast. First of all, let us state the obvious …
I love making soups or chili on a cold day. They are the ultimate comfort food. A warm bowl of soup after a long day on the homestead is perfection. My beautiful sister Kristyn made THE best White Chicken Chili when she came to visit …
I have adored shrimp scampi ever since I was a little girl. Garlicky and delicious, what is not to love? It is the ultimate comfort food. Fantastic over pasta, rice, grits, pretty much anything. Using zoodles gives this old favorite a new low-carb twist. Shrimp …
If you have checked out my blog before, you know that I am big on meal planning. Having homemade muffins in my freezer is a big part of my weekly meal prepping and I make a batch whenever I run out. I have been having …