Tag: Homesteading
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The Greening
“In the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between them, there are doors.” William Blake While these legendary Doors were great, the ones I am talking about are much less dark and cynical…although Jim Morrison was an amazing poet, a madman genius in his time, the doors…
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Taking Inventory
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. Cicero We didn’t start out with a farm. In fact, when we first bought our land there wasn’t even a garden on site. Lake Township’s zoning classifies our property residential. There is no separate zoning classification for agriculture. In a historically rural…
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Steward Well
“When we see land as a community to which we belong, we my begin to use it with love and respect.” Aldo Leopold Many consider the late Aldo Leopold to be the father of modern conservation theory and practice. Leopold believed that land stewardship was not only rooted in conservation but also involved ethics, or…
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Gluten Free Sourdough Brownies
These delicious, fudgy brownies are so good you would never guess they are gluten free! Whether you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, you are sure to enjoy these treats. (the kiddos will like them too!) Almost ten years ago, I started to notice that certain foods were making me feel really ill (the…
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Tallow Balm
“Your skin looks so healthy, what is your secret?! It’s beef fat!” Beef tallow is a rendered form of fat (also called suet or leaf fat) made with the fat surrounding the animals organs. When rendered properly, it actually has no beefy smell! Tallow is very versatile and has many practical uses including cooking, household…
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Looking Back on Our Future
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. Seneca Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it is 2023. When we were younger time seemed to move so much slower. We waited for time to pass, wanting for things in our future to come to us quicker. But as we’ve aged it seems…
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The Gloaming
This grand show is eternal. It is always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never dried all at once; a shower is forever falling; vapor is ever rising. Eternal sunrise, eternal dawn, and gloaming, on sea and continents, and islands, each in its turn, as the round earth rolls. – John Muir Within the English language…
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Rosemary Garlic Artisan Bread
This gluten free bread is easy and delicious! With a sweet and savory pop of flavor from the honey, rosemary and fresh garlic, it is sure to become a favorite. Here’s what you’ll need- 3 cups 1:1 gluten free flour (I love King Arthur)½ tbsp Kosher salt3/4 tsp black pepper¼ ounce instant or active dry…
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Kimchi Made Easy
Sometimes referred to as the magical “soul food” of Korea, Kimchi often appears on super food lists. The combination of garlic, pepper and fermentation lends to its immune boosting powers. Kimchi is distinguished by its staple ingredients: Chinese or Napa cabbage, radish, garlic, scallions, ginger and red chili pepper. Although there are several ways to…
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Lemon Balm Syrup
Lemon balm and raw honey are both known to have many health benefits. Lemon balm helps to promote sleep, relieves stress and anxiety, eases upset tummies, cuts down bloating, and aids in digestion. Raw honey is an antibiotic, antiseptic, antitoxic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals and enzymes to boost our immunity which…
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