Living a life full of adventure is important to us! We’re never bored on the homestead… too busy to be bored! This category is a hodgepodge of life! From projects on the homestead, family, and amazing discoveries right here on Kowalski Mountain.
For anyone passionate about baking with whole grains, fresh-milled flour is the only way to ensure your family has the most nutrient-dense baked goods. Not only does it give you complete control over the quality of your ingredients, but it ensures you bake with whole wheat flour at its peak nutrition level. If you’re looking…
Have you ever wished you could enjoy that creamy, melty texture of store-bought Velveeta cheese but without all the processed ingredients? This recipe for homemade Velveeta cheese from raw milk offers a healthier alternative to a classic favorite. It uses just a handful of simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. This kind of…
Plan Now for a Homemade Christmas Christmas can be a crazy, busy time of year, and it can be easy to miss the magic when you’re caught up in the hustle and bustle. This holiday season, take time to slow down, gather close and celebrate the simple joys that make this time of year so…
When I first got my milk cows, I was excited to make the classic dairy products we use and enjoy. But, hands down, my favorite indulgence to make with fresh, raw cow’s milk is homemade chocolate pudding! Whether you’re looking for a way to use up a lot of milk or just craving something sweet,…
Meatballs are a classic recipe that provides versatility in the kitchen! Not only can meatballs be served in a variety of ways, but it’s a budget-friendly meal that helps you stretch your grocery dollars. My favorite venison meatballs recipe can be made using 100% ground venison, or mix it with ground pork for added flavor. …
Traditional black forest cake is a German dessert that gained popularity in the 1930s. Layers of chocolate cake, cherries, cherry brandy, and creamy whipped cream frosting make an impressive holiday dessert. While I am not a fan of cooked cherries, my not-so-traditional black forest cake recipe is a delicious and alcohol-free variation of this classic…
Around our house, venison is the staple red meat in the kitchen. While we love venison in all forms, one of my favorite meals is classic country-fried venison. When it comes to wild game, keeping the seasonings simple allows the flavor and tenderness of venison backstrap to shine. Backstrap, also known as venison loin is…
As the holiday season approaches, the best gift for your homesteading friend or family member is a gift that they will use! My daddy always said, the right tool makes the job so much easier, and he was right! As Philip and I prepared for full-time homesteading, we gathered essential, high quality tools that would…
Here on Kowalski Mountain, we are blessed with an abundance of wildflowers! Fleabane is a common wildflower around the farm. It is often recognized as a weed. Some even call it a superweed that can defy the heavy weed killers used in commercial farming. This native plant grows across much of the United States So…
While milling fresh flour at home has been around for quite a long time, it’s become more popular in recent years. I was introduced to fresh ground flour close to 15 years ago, but as a single mom with three kids, the start-up costs were prohibitive. I have always cooked from scratch, knowing that homemade…
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