Baking bread is a true homesteading skill. Almost a lost art, though it is making a come back.
There is nothing quite like biting into a freshly baked loaf of hot bread.
A friend once asked us why we bother to bake bread when it can be purchased so inexpensively in the store. There are many good reasons and these are what we shared with her. Continue reading
These days, modern kitchens are crammed with high-tech gadgets and convenient appliances. In a modern kitchen, cast iron cookware might feel out of place. However, in the homestead, it is almost a necessity.
Not only is it inexpensive, which makes it easy on the budget, but it is multi-purpose, and can last several lifetimes.
Some folks might be intimidated by cooking or cleaning cast iron but it is actually not as difficult as one might think. In fact, a well-seasoned skillet is easier to clean than most modern cookware.
If you are considering cast iron I have five tips for making your choice to cook with cast iron even easier: Continue reading