Vintage Pecan Bar Recipe

By Tiffany Davis - November 20, 2019 at 07:19AM
This vintage pecan bar recipe has been around as long as I can remember. I’ve seen it called Southern Pecan Bars too. But it is a twist on a classic pecan pie recipe and you’re going to love it. This is a fantastic addition to your holiday menus; great for Thanksgiving or Christmas! I...

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3 Home Dairy Myths That Are Holding You Back

By Michelle Visser - November 13, 2019 at 03:51PM
It’s kinda like a status symbol. That bowl of ricotta on my counter that I just made myself? It gives me rockstar status y’all. And I know I’m not the only one. For many folks who dream of homesteading, not much would make them feel like they’ve “arrived” more than successfully creating delicious dairy products […] The post 3 Home Dairy Myths That Are Holding You Back appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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Old Fashioned Home Remedies

By Tiffany Davis - November 01, 2019 at 12:39PM
25 Old Fashioned Home Remedies that still can work today. The post Old Fashioned Home Remedies appeared first on the Imperfectly Happy home.

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Flavoring Kombucha When You’re Making it at Home

By Michelle Visser - October 29, 2019 at 04:29PM
I’m not a cookie-cutter kinda gal. When Jill asked me to share some details with you last week about how to make your own kombucha (& why), I was all in, because I’m pretty passionate about this amazing fermented drink. Of course, why wouldn’t I be? It’s a delicious way to improve gut health, and […] The post Flavoring Kombucha When You’re Making it at Home appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Scone Recipe

By Tiffany Davis - October 24, 2019 at 09:24AM
Dark chocolate raspberry scones, doesn’t that just make your mouth water? I predict that this scone recipe is going to quickly become your favorite! There is something about the rich dark chocolate that plays perfectly off the sweet/tart of a raspberry that just makes it the perfect...

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How to Bottle Kombucha at Home

By Michelle Visser - October 23, 2019 at 04:08PM
Tea is fermenting in my kitchen as I write this. I don’t know about you, but I have no desire to shell out the big bucks that grocery stores charge for this stuff, so I decided to start bottling my own kombucha again at home. While I’m getting back into the rhythms of first and […] The post How to Bottle Kombucha at Home appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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How to Harvest and Roast Sunflower Seeds

By Jill Winger - October 16, 2019 at 01:13PM
I may have harvested a lifetime supply of sunflower seeds. For some reason, the sunflowers great like gangbusters this year, even while everything else struggled. (Funny story: all of my sunflowers were volunteers this year, and when they first popped up, I thought they were bean plants… so I transplanted them into a nice little […] The post How to Harvest and Roast Sunflower Seeds appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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35 Amazing Uses for Borax

By Tiffany Davis - October 13, 2019 at 07:23PM
If you’re like me, you grew up with a box of 20 Mule Team Borax above your washer and dryer. Well I still have a box in my laundry closet. But Borax is so much more than a laundry booster! What is Borax? Borax, sometimes known as sodium borate, is a compound, a mineral and... Read More The...

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50 Pumpkin Recipes To Enjoy This Fall

By Tiffany Davis - October 11, 2019 at 03:04PM
Pumpkin recipes and Fall just go hand-in-hand. Something about the cooler weather, and fall colors that makes me want to sip pumpkin lattes while eating a pumpkin bar. I am guessing you’re here because you too have a love for all things pumpkin. I have 50+ pumpkin recipes for you to try....

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Canning Pears in Maple Syrup

By Michelle Visser - October 10, 2019 at 03:58PM
Some folks like a little fruit with their sugar. I’m not one of them. I mean if I’m going to the trouble of canning good food for my family, I’d rather it be good food, not half fruit, half refined sugar, right? I recently shared how I can cherries with honey and how I can […] The post Canning Pears in Maple Syrup appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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Why You Should Plant Cover Crops In Your Garden

By Jill Winger - October 01, 2019 at 05:51PM
I don’t know why homesteading makes me so impulsive… Whether we’re talking about my propensity to impulse-buy farm animals, or my tendency to fire up a canning project in the middle of a busy morning when I have no business standing there peeling peaches, I guess I just have to blame it on my passion […] The post Why You Should Plant Cover Crops In Your Garden appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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How to Use a Fermenting Crock

By Jill Winger - September 24, 2019 at 01:53PM
My kitchen currently resembles the laboratory of a mad scientist. There’s my sourdough starter bubbling away by the oven, a container of continuous brew kombucha doing it’s thing on the island, and a 2-gallon crock of sauerkraut fermenting away in the corner. I’ve come a long way, considering I used to be scared of fermented […] The post How to Use a Fermenting Crock appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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How to Start Selling Your Crafts on Etsy

By Tiffany Davis - September 13, 2019 at 08:42AM
Are you a crafter?  Whether you craft your art because you love it, or you do it to gift these crafts to friends and family, you have probably wondered whether or not you could start selling your crafts on a larger scale and making some real money.  Guess what? You can! You can sell on... Read...

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Canning Apple Slices

By Jill Winger - September 11, 2019 at 10:30AM
I can feel autumn sneaking up on us already… Although we’re still having our fair share of 90+ degree days, every 4th day or so, the nights cool off to be surprisingly crisp for this early in September, and I know it’s coming… But the preservation work is just beginning. Whether it’s canning apple slices, […] The post Canning Apple Slices appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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Horse Hair Detangler Recipe

By Jill Winger - September 06, 2019 at 11:23AM
I’ve never been one of those girls who is good at “doing” hair. Apparently I missed the memo in high school that you were suppose to spend hours in the mirror playing with different styles… So I didn’t. Instead I was outside, riding my horse, working at Jiffy Lube (wait– have I ever told you […] The post Horse Hair Detangler Recipe appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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8 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

By Jill Winger - August 26, 2019 at 05:21PM
The air was so brisk this morning, I promptly went back inside and changed from shorts into jeans. And so it begins… Summer is rapidly fading and I’ve got to face the facts: it’s time to prepare the garden for winter. Honestly, this year my garden seemed to miss the memo altogether that it was […] The post 8 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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Clothing Swap Party

By Tiffany Davis - August 23, 2019 at 12:30PM
What is a clothing swap party, and how do you plan one? Did you ever swap clothes with your friends when you were a teenager? Wasn’t it fun? Having something different to wear without even having to ask your parents! Well, your parents don’t buy your clothes anymore and now you’re...

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A Guide to Quick Pickled Vegetables

By Cris Daining - August 21, 2019 at 02:20PM
My garden is convinced it’s the end of June. Except it’s actually nearing the end of August. That’s a problem when frosts can come as early as mid-September… Truthfully, I’m not holding my breath that I’ll have the opportunity to can giant batches of tomatoes or cucumbers like last year. (Learn how to safely can […] The post A Guide to Quick Pickled Vegetables appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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30 Cheap Meals to Make at Home

By Tiffany Davis - August 21, 2019 at 02:07PM
Cheap meals don’t have to taste, well cheap. You can make delicious, budget-friendly, home cooked meals that you’ll love to eat. I’ve collected 30 of my favorite cheap meal ideas for you; that you can feel good about serving your family. How can I save money on food? I think this...

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Digging Up and Storing Potatoes for Winter

By Jill Winger - August 13, 2019 at 11:21AM
Some people buy lottery tickets. I grow potatoes. The thrill of not knowing what you’ll get is intoxicating, and I find myself giddy every time I head outside with my basket to harvest spuds for supper. It’s like winning a million dollars. Almost. 😉 But there’s something pretty awesome about any food that actually grows […] The post Digging Up and Storing Potatoes for Winter appeared first on The Prairie Homestead.

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