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  • How They Feed a Family of 9 for $250 a Month (Video)

    How They Feed a Family of 9 for $250 a Month (Video)

    I’ve heard of low grocery bills, but this one takes the cake! One of my favorite homestead YouTubers, Big Family Homestead, share how they feed their family of 9 for a mere $250 a month.

    What I love about this is that so much of their diet is supplemented by their chickens. They don’t live somewhere that they can raise dairy or meat cows or pigs, but they’re able to eat lots of free chicken and eggs and it clearly has a great impact on their grocery bill!

    Also, they are smart with their meal planning. They plan out a whole month’s menu at the beginning of the month and resolve to stick with that. They say this is the secret behind saving money at the grocery store, and after seeing how they manage to save money, I tend to agree!

    Enjoy:

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  • What Is The Roadkill List?

    What Is The Roadkill List?

    Have you ever thought about eating roadkill? Now, before you start to think the idea is crazy, we aren’t talking about stalking the roadways and searching for animals that have been hit. Instead, you can get on a road kill list. This type of list is often available through park departments and highway departments, and it works very simply.

    Animals in rural areas, along the highways, and even in the suburbs tend to cross roads during their travels. This applies to all animals, but the ones that can be most problematic tend to be deer, and in some areas in the northeast, moose. They might be going from watering hole to another, or they could be foraging for food. With the sheer number of roads today, many animals are struck and injured or killed. When this happens, the animal needs to be removed from the road, as it can be a danger to others.

    The parks department or the highway department goes out and clears away the carcasses. In cases where the animal is recently dead, there tends to be a substantial amount of good meat left, so many areas allow residents to sign up to roadkill lists. The first person on the list will be notified when there is a recovered animal they can have. They will generally be the ones responsible for butchering the animal. The next time it happens, the call goes out to the next person on the list, simple as that.

    If you have been looking for a way to help supplement the meat you have in your freezer, this could be a good option. You will want to consider the options in your area regarding animal control, the department of wildlife, and highway departments to see if any of them feature a roadkill list. Even though many areas have this option, keep in mind that your area may not. It can be a good option for homesteaders always looking to find ways to supplement their food.

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  • Dandelion Jelly Recipe

    Dandelion Jelly Recipe

     

    Dandelions are so useful! You can use the leaves, flowers, and roots for all kinds of nutritional and medicinal benefits. However, it’s not all leafy greens and home remedies! You can make a deliciously sweet jelly with it, too, that’s great to use in place of jelly, jam, or honey to top toast or sweets.

    The first step is to collect your dandelions. You will need 4 cups of just the flowers, so it’s actually easiest to simply pick the flowers off the stems when gathering them, rather than just cutting the whole stem and having to go through the arduous process of removing the stems later.

    So, once you’ve gathered up your dandelion flowers, you can proceed with the recipe:

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups dandelion flowers
    • 4 1/2 cups sugar
    • 2 Tbs lemon juice
    • 1 box powdered pectin

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    Equipment

    • canning jars, lids, and rings
    • large glass bowl
    • canning funnel

    Directions

    1. Once your dandelion flowers are processed, with no stems, and washed and patted dry, place them in a large, sturdy, heat-proof glass jar.
    2. Boil a large kettle or pot of water, and pour over the dandelion flowers. At this point, you should let brew for several hours until you have a nice, dark, tea.
    3. Once you have your tea, you are ready to proceed to the jelly. You will need 3 cups of the tea (you can just drink the extra as tea if you like! It’s great iced)
    4. Add tea, lemon juice, and pectin in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
    5. Add the sugar, and bring back to a boil. Let boil for 1-2 minutes.
    6. Fill your jars, and leave on the counter until the jelly has set, before storing in the refrigerator. Or, if you want to can them, you can at this point process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

    That’s it! This makes a delicious gift for family and friends, or you can keep it all for yourself. Enjoy!

  • How to Cook With And Season Cast Iron (Video)

    How to Cook With And Season Cast Iron (Video)

    A good cast iron skillet is one of the most important–if not the most important kitchen tools you’ll ever own. You could probably have only a cast iron skillet and some basic utensils in your kitchen and go very far.

    Many people are intimidated by cast iron because it has a particular cleaning protocol, but it’s really not so complicated to care for, especially if you know what you’re doing.

    The YouTube channel Tasty, purveyor of those really awesome visually-appealing viral cooking videos, shares some important tips on how to care for and use the classic cast iron skillet.

    Enjoy!

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  • 6 Creative Ways to Use Bone Broth

    6 Creative Ways to Use Bone Broth

     

    You’ve probably heard of the growing popularity of bone broth lately, and if you haven’t, you should definitely know about it.

    It’s not really anything new, but recent trendy diets have emphasized the regular consumption of hearty, super-nutritious bone broth as a way to get essential vitamins, minerals, and, most importantly, gelatin. 

    Gelatin is a wonderful addition to any healthy diet, but particularly beneficial for anyone concerned about bone or joint health.

    The great thing is it’s very cheap and easy to make, unfortunately, it’s not always so easy to find creative ways to consume it! Especially this time of year, sipping on a warm, frothy cup of broth might not sound so appealing to you.

    So we’ve come up with some clever ways to consume broth in your diet that you might not have thought of. Let’s begin:

    Soups and Stews

    Using bone broth as the base for hearty soups and stews is, of course, the most obvious way to get this hearty, healthy broth into your diet. You can use as you would chicken broth or even water. But, since the weather is warming up this time of year, if warm tomato soup or hot, spicy chili isn’t sounding too appealing to you, don’t forget there are great cold summer soups like gazpacho and vichyssoise that bone broth can be used for too.

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    Steaming Vegetables

    If you are one to enjoy some simple steamed vegetables in a quick weeknight dinner, you’ll be happy to know that you can use bone broth in place of water! Steaming vegetables with bone broth infuse the veggies with the health benefits of the broth and add a rich, deep, flavor as well.

    Cooking rice, pasta, beans, etc. 

    As with steaming vegetables, you can use your bone broth in place of water when cooking rice, pasta, beans, quinoa, lentils, or other legumes or grains. It will add a rich flavor as well as the nutrients and minerals of the broth.

    Sauteeing Vegetables

    You can always throw a little bone broth in when you are sauteeing vegetables or making a stir-fry. It will help the vegetables cook faster as well as lend it’s rich flavor to your dish.

    Related Article:  How to Make Bone Broth (Video)

    Sauces and Gravies 

    Many sauces require a fatty broth or milk to be reduced, and bone broth can almost always be used for that. It makes a wonderful base for a wide range of sauces and is always ideal for gravy.

    Egg Dishes

    Use bone broth in place of water or milk when cooking scrambled eggs, frittatas or quiches.

    Get Creative!

    Hopefully, this has given you an idea of just how many options there are for using bone broth! Try to see if there are other creative ways to incorporate bone broth into your daily life. Happy cooking!

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  • How to Use Up Extra Tomatoes

    How to Use Up Extra Tomatoes

    Too many tomatoes is a great problem to have! Whether you’ve found a killer deal at the grocery store or farmer’s market, or your garden is overflowing with juicy, ripe, tomatoes just begging to be used up, having too many tomatoes on your hand is awesome, but also poses a big challenge. How on earth can you use up all those delicious tomatoes?

    Well, we’ve got you covered. All it takes is a little creativity! Here are some great suggestions for how to make the most of a big bounty of tomatoes.

    Canning 

    This is the classic way to preserve extra tomatoes, and definitely on the top of the list for a reason. You can can them whole, diced, pureed, or in delicious tomato sauces or even salsas! Then, all winter long, you can add your tomatoes to pastas, casseroles, chili, etc.

    Ferments

    You can of course can up all your tomatoes or tomato sauces, but did you know you can lacto-ferment them too? We’re big fans of lacto-fermentation around here, which not only naturally preserves tomatoes, it will enhance the nutritional content as well! Lacto-fermented salsa (recipe coming soon!) is a great way to make the most of a lot of tomatoes, and preserve them long-term.

    Trade

    Do you live in a big farming and/or gardening area? Try talking to your friends and neighbors and see if their gardens are overflowing with something you don’t have! Trade some tomatoes for delicious cucumbers or zucchini, or even dairy, eggs, manure, whatever they’ve got to spare!

    Freeze

    If canning or lacto-fermenting aren’t your thing, you can of course always just chop them up and freeze them! Frozen tomato can be used much in the same way that canned tomato can be. This is a great option if you don’t have too much time to invest in complex preservation projects but would still like to have a nice supply of tomatoes on hand to use through the winter.

     

    Tomatoes are delicious, nutritious, and a cornerstone of many great dishes. If you end up with a lot of them, make sure you use them and preserve them well!

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  • Why You Should Know About Leeks

    Why You Should Know About Leeks

    Many Americans have no idea what a leek is, but they should! Many other cultures know the depth of their health benefits, as well as delicious, savory flavor.

    Known scientifically as Allium porrum, leeks are closely related to other aromatic vegetables such as garlic, onions, shallots, and scallions. Like these relatives, they grow from bulbs, and have dark, green, tightly wrapped leaves. They resemble very large scallions, and usually grow about 12″ tall and a few inches in diameter.

    Leeks can be grown year-round, but are most commonly available fall through early spring.

    Their flavor is similar to that of onions and shallots, but more subtle and sweet, and make a delicious, delicately savory addition to many dishes.

    They also happen to be incredibly nutritious!

    Allicin

    Like other members of the allum family, leeks contain a certain sulfur-containing compound called “allicin”.

    Allicin is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal, as well as neutralizes free radicals incredibly well, better than any other compound.

    Kaempferol

    Leeks also contain a natural flavonol called “kaempferol”, the same flavonol that is found in healthy crucifers such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale. ‘

    Kaempferol has been linked to reduced cancer rates, as well as prevention of chronic diseases, reduced rates of diabetes. It also contains many antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, anti-osteoporotic, estrogenic/antiestrogenic, anxiolytic, analgesic, and antiallergic properties.

    Vitamins and other nutrients 

    Along with these powerful properties, leeks also contain many other vitamins and nutrients. Here are some examples:

    • Vitamin A
    • Vitamin K
    • Folic Acid
    • Niacin
    • Riboflavin
    • Magnesium
    • Thiamin

    Consumption 

    While leeks might be new to you, don’t be deterred by their novelty. They’re very easy to prep, clean, cook, and eat! Their delicious, delicate flavor adapts very well to a broad variety of dishes, as well as being quite tasty on their own.

    Leek soup is a very popular and tasty way to enjoy the health benefits of leeks, either by simply boiling them in water and sipping the broth throughout your day for a light detox, or using in soups along with potatoes and other vegetables.

    They can also be incorporated into stir-fries, quiches, savory tartes and galettes, or simply sauteed or roasted and served as a side dish.

     

    If you’ve never had leeks, why not give them a try?

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  • Beef Cuts and How to Cook Them (Infographic)

    Beef Cuts and How to Cook Them (Infographic)

    I’ve often recommended on this blog finding local, farm-raised meat and dairy for the most sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

    The thing about finding local meat, however, is that you might find yourself with some cuts of meat that you’re not familiar with and not used to cooking. I don’t know about you, but when I started learning to cook, I  mostly knew how to saute ground beef and braise chicken breasts.

    Getting familiar with the different cuts of beef and how to prepare them can vastly broaden your culinary knowledge and abilities, as well as introduce you to some great new dishes.

    This handy infographic found on BusinessInsider.com is a chart of all the beef cuts out there, and the best cooking methods for each. Bring this along the next time you plan on buying beef from the farmer’s market!

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