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Brined and Roasted Turkey

Follow these simple steps to prepare a brined and roasted turkey to grace your holiday table, serve to dinner guests, or enjoy for a weeknight meal.

21 Fun Family Games for All Ages

Looking to add to your collection of fun family games for all ages? The following games are perfect for family night.  My kids also love to play them together, without parents. 

Two Whole Roasted Chickens

Preparing whole roasted chickens used to be a normal kitchen skill.  However, with the advent of modern consumers and frankly, our nation’s migration away from farms and farm-fresh foods, this simple skill has fallen somewhat out of fashion.

How to Make Perfect Bacon with Zero Mess

Oh, the lengths I used to go to for perfect bacon!

Making the Shift from Synthetics to Wool Clothing

Are you looking to make a shift from synthetics to wool clothing?   Natural fiber clothing was on my radar for several years.  I knew synthetic fabrics were bad for my skin, my body, my health, and the environment, but I felt overwhelmed by the alternatives.

Hashbrown Breakfast Pizza

Fuel your day with this hearty, wholesome hashbrown breakfast pizza. Mix and match toppings to make your own variations!

Cheesy Ham and Egg Bake

A delicious way to start the day, this cheesy ham and egg bake serves up a hearty, real-food, farm-style breakfast.  We love to pair it with crusty home baked sourdough bread.  Yum!

Honey Sweetened Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

Jazz up your salad with this delicious honey sweetened strawberry balsamic dressing!

3 Easy Steps to Perfectly Dried Strawberry Chips

Make your own dried strawberry chips for a healthy and tasty snack! 

41 Ways to Start Homesteading Without Land

Homesteading without LAND?  Yes!! Homesteading in an apartment? Yes!! Homesteading is a state of mind – choosing to become more of a creator and less of a consumer. Even if you’ll never have a piece of land, there are dozens of ways you can lead a homesteading life to benefit you and your family and…