If you’ve ever watched your chickens squabble over food, or chase one another across the yard, you’ve seen the pecking order in action. The pecking order in chickens is a natural hierarchy system that determines rank within a flock of poultry that brings peace and order. As a chicken keeper, understanding how the pecking order…
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to a fruit punch recipe, I want to drink punch made with real fruit juice! This tropical fruit punch combines fresh bananas, pineapple juice, and orange juice for a fruity punch that’s perfect for spring picnics, baby showers, or even summer barbecues. No artificial flavors, no…
As a young girl one of the meals that I remember my grandma making was goulash. While she made it with a little bit of this, and a bit of that, this hearty venison goulash recipe reminds me of her. Even better, this American venison goulash is a one-pot meal, making it easy to create…
I’ll be honest, when I was searching for ways to use a bag of rye berries, desserts weren’t even on my radar. Brownies? Never would have crossed my mind! But these homemade brownies made with fresh-milled rye flour will wow you! These brownies are rich, deeply chocolatey, and perfectly fudgy. This surprisingly good, fresh-milled rye…
If you are looking for a moisturizer made with natural ingredients, you’ve likely considered tallow balm. While the use of animal fat has become more popular in recent years, tallow has been a go-to ingredient in traditional skincare for centuries. Similar to the composition of the human skin and rich in vitamins and essential fatty…
If you’ve ever wanted to trace a pattern for a sewing or art project, you likely discovered that a tracing table or light table is pretty expensive for one-time use. However, creating an easy DIY tracing table with items you likely already have on hand will get you back to creating in no time! This…
As the days grow shorter in the fall season, nature prepares for the coming cold weather. For chickens and all birds, molting is the natural process of renewing feathers. During the molting period, chickens shed old feathers to grow new plumage. A laying hen’s energy is redirected from egg production to feather regrowth. The length…
Raising new chickens is exciting, but if you’ve ever wandered around a farm supply store, it can feel overwhelming trying to decide what to feed them. The good news is chicks don’t need much for a strong start! With the right feed and a simple setup, your chicks will thrive. I’ll help you decide what…
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, apple season is well underway. One of my favorite fall canning projects is a big batch of delicious homemade cinnamon applesauce. The aroma of sweet, cinnamon apples simmering on the stove is a warm welcome as harvest season finally wraps up. Once you’ve tried…
A powerful mixer makes a huge difference in a busy kitchen. Whether you bake for enjoyment or frequently, baking to replace store-bought food with healthier options, the right tools make the job easier and more efficient. When it comes to purchasing a new mixer, it truly is an investment. After decades of using a Kitchen…
