As with most homesteads, preserving food is a primary focus of a homestead lifestyle. At Kowalski Mountain not only do we raise most of the meat that we consume, but Philip is also an avid hunter. While we have multiple freezers, that limited freezer space is a hot commodity! Whenever we can, we like to…
Home food preservation is not only a big part of a homesteading lifestyle, but it’s also a great way for any home cook to stock the pantry and saves money. Buying a whole chicken is the cheapest way to buy chicken, but it takes a lot of freezer space to store. Freezer space on the…
As the air turns crisp and the seasons change from summer to fall, it’s that time of year when new seasonal foods take the spotlight. Homemade pumpkin puree is a staple ingredient for some of our favorite fall treats! For years I used canned stuff not knowing how easy it is to make my own…
As I have endeavored to improve the Kowalski Mountain website, I took a leap of faith and invested in a blogging course earlier this year. While I know I have a long way to go, I have learned so much and have worked so hard to improve our online presence at kowalskimountain.com. One of the greatest…
On our recent trip to Kentucky, we took our kids and grandson to a local orchard to enjoy some apple picking. Before we came to Kentucky, I pulled the needed canning supplies and spices to make salsa, applesauce, and apple cider with my daughter, Faith Hardy, and my daughter-in-law, Jess Kowalski. While I knew that…
Preserving food on the homestead can be a full-time job! We are not to the point of producing all our own food or even a big portion of it, but we are headed that way. Our goal while we live in Florida prior to full-time living on the homestead is to use this time as…
