Growing luffa gourds in the garden is a fun project, but washing with an awkwardly shaped sponge is difficult! With a bit of time and a few simple materials, you can transform that oblong gourd into your own luffa sponge that is perfect for the shower or the kitchen! What are luffa sponges? Luffa sponges…
Like many homesteaders and hunters, we want to honor the animals we harvest by being good stewards of the harvest. If you have ever processed a deer, you may have wondered, What can you do with deer fat? For many hunters, the instinct is to toss it in the gut pile, assuming it’s part of the waste of…
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. …
At our farm, we process all our meat from field to fork. Processing your meat at home is more time-consuming than using a local butcher, but for us, the advantages far exceed the time spent. Philip has spent years studying and practicing butchering techniques. While there is certainly some skill required in identifying muscle groups…
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…
Being good stewards of the land and our resources is an important part of our off-grid lifestyle. As an avid hunter, Philip works hard to provide meat for our family each year. Before our move to the homestead, we were limited not only by space of what we could transport for processing but also limited…
Wild game is a great way to add high quality meat to our diet. Philip is an avid hunter, who dedicates himself to providing our family with plenty of venison to last the entire year. By definition, venison refers to the meat of all antlered animals: including deer, moose, caribou, antelope, and elk. However here…
Throughout the holiday season, there are a few recipes that are featured at every one of our family gatherings. This non-alcoholic Christmas punch recipe is one the whole family looks forward to. While it is certainly served at every Christmas dinner, it’s the perfect holiday drink throughout the winter season, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s…
When it comes to comfort food, meatloaf is at the top of the list of well-known comfort foods. Not only is it good for you, it tastes great and is a great way to stretch your grocery dollars. At Kowalski Mountain, we have an abundance of venison, naturally, we make our meatloaf with this lean…
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…
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