Wacky Wednesday is not a story or letter blog, just something….. odd short things♡. I have been really successful with my sourdough dough the last while, and it’s been fun. I started my starter again…. haven’t named it yet and suggestions are welcomed. Was pursuing pinterest and looking ideas and found a couple. Sourdough sandwichContinue reading “Wacky Wednesday”
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Old Houses – Homemade Vinegars
Homesteading is in my mind quite rewarding. It’s like minded thoughts and goals and like a big family. In being part of that community we learn new skills from each other which is so cool. So I am learning a new skill in my fermenting chapter this week. I have watched a few friends onlineContinue reading “Old Houses – Homemade Vinegars”
Old Houses – homemade sausages
I did do a blog a little while ago about my homemade sausage patties… I had a few questions about so I thought I would revisit the topic with a more detailed post. So I bought this around two pork sirloin rib roasts, they were on sale $1.88 a pound…. pretty good price. I cutContinue reading “Old Houses – homemade sausages”
Old Houses – Saurkraut
We love saurkraut and there is nothing better than making and eating your own fermented kraft. This batch that I have made is just a plain kraut this time around. You can make all kinds of variations: spicy, purple, tangy sweet, fall themed … etc. It’s so easy to make, the health benefits are awesomeContinue reading “Old Houses – Saurkraut”
Old Houses – Fermenting beverages
I restarted my milk kefir the last 2 days and now it’s ready to go. I had it in the fridge for a little while taking a nappie but now I want to be able to get it brewed so we can enjoy it again. Milk kefir grains are pretty forgiving and you can replaceContinue reading “Old Houses – Fermenting beverages”
Old Houses – Fermenting, sourdough starter
Update to the sourdough starter. I am on day 4 and it’s looking amazing and it’s is starting to smell sour….. a beautiful sour… To start your starter you can follow my directions here. For best results you need to begin with: mason jar coffee filter, rubber ban, organic unbleached flour, well water or waterContinue reading “Old Houses – Fermenting, sourdough starter”
The House – Ferments
Got some of our regular ferments going and freshed up. My milk kefir is happy, it was asleep the last couple weeks and I woke it up yesterday. It has some happy grains floating♡ Our green and black kombucha it brewing happily with nice looking scobies…. this is a weekly brew here. I started aContinue reading “The House – Ferments”
Old Houses – Food
Homemade sausages. The cost of food has gone up so much and we are always trying to find new ways to cut the cost and of course more importantly eating healthier. I bought a pork shoulder roasts two weeks ago and we enjoyed it roasted…. when I went back to the grocery store the porkContinue reading “Old Houses – Food”
Old Houses – fire cider update
Back on October 29th I did a post on fire cider. I think I only did the intro on my Instagram page so I thought I would share a little here. I am always looking good for recipes, foods, veggies, fruits stuff that will ultimately be good for us and our health. Okay sometimes IContinue reading “Old Houses – fire cider update”
The Farm – Eggs, free ranging eggs
I have a smaller flock of chickens this year for two reasons. Firstly, because quite a few were picked off by the foxes and coyotes in the spring and summer when I was unable to defend my flock. Secondly, because I decided that I want to keep it smaller for a time as I reassessContinue reading “The Farm – Eggs, free ranging eggs”
Muddy Boots, Old Houses and The Farm 