When Philip purchased the homestead at Kowalski Mountain in 2016 he was looking for a place he could hunt, work the land, build a home and live a life that he could be proud of. We’ve based our categories on those four topics. Browse a topic by selecting a category in the yellow box.
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Building
Building the homestead is no small task! Philip and I have built everything that you see, from the barn, the bathhouse, and even the RV canopy. Since we live in Florida, Kowalski Mountain is built-in Workcations. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we set our mind to it. This section includes Building Projects and the projects that we work on during our Workcations.
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How to Make Maple Syrup the Traditional Way on the Sustainable Homestead
When Philip and I moved to the homestead full-time, our goal was to live as self-sufficiently as possible. While we raise a significant amount of our food, there are staples that we depend on that come from sources outside of the homestead. Making maple syrup is a way to produce another staple product right here…
Hunting
Hunting is one of Philip’s favorite past times. He works hard all year long preparing for the season. Planting food plots to create an oasis that the wildlife want to call home. We provide suitable resources to supplement the deer and manage the population. Philip is an accomplished hunter in both archery and rifle, we never worry about going hungry! For us, hunting is a big part of our self-sufficient lifestyle.
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Best Venison Processing Tools for the Home Processor
Fall has finally come to the homestead and buck fever hits hard this time of year. Philip is an avid hunter and while he certainly scopes out the best bucks each year. Hunting on the homestead is not about trophies, it’s about filling our freezers with wild game. While using a local meat processor is…
Farming
Food security is probably the biggest reason people choose a homesteading lifestyle. At Kowalski Mountain, farming includes gardening, food preservation, raising animals for meat, and managing an apiary.
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Easy Amish Pork Sausage Recipe You Will Love
When it comes to food, our goal is to raise and grow the best, nutrient dense food possible. After spending months raising quality pork on the homestead, using a pre-mixed package seasoning seemed counterproductive. While I have tried many recipes, this sausage pork recipe shared by my Amish neighbor is our favorite! It uses just…
Living
Living a life full of adventure is important to us! We’re never bored on the homestead… too busy for that! This category is a hodgepodge of life! From projects on the homestead, family, and amazing discoveries right here on Kowalski Mountain.
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The Best Simple Sandwich Bread Recipe Using Fresh Milled Flour
When we switched from conventional all-purpose flour to fresh-milled flour, I could hardly wait to make my first loaf of sandwich bread. The comforting aroma of freshly-baked bread fills the house. The perfect, soft slices of bread are full of whole wheat flavor and nutrition. What could be more perfect? The only thing was, making…
