Welcome to Broken P Ranch
Broken P Ranch is a cozy home where seasonal living, self-sufficiency, and from-scratch cooking come together with heartland charm.
Our garden, a crucial part of Broken P Ranch, is the centerpiece of the homestead. We grow all the vegetables we eat in it over a year. Gardening is fun but not always easy, so I’m sharing my almost 20 years of intensive gardening experience with you here!
Preserving food is a great skill to learn. There are a lot of ways to preserve food, like canning, dehydration, freeze drying, freezing, salt curing, or fermentation. Learning these techniques can be essential at Broken P Ranch.
Whether you’re homesteading on open land or in the suburbs, you can build the skills you need, much like those practiced at Broken P Ranch. These tutorials are here to guide you every step of the way.
Holidays are special days of celebration, reflection, or observance that bring people together through traditions, festivities, and cultural or religious significance. Broken P Ranch embraces this spirit in its practices.
Bring the best of farm-style cooking into your own kitchen. At Broken P Ranch, you can enjoy hearty, homemade meals no matter where you live.
I share practical homesteading skills, from-scratch recipes, and simple heartland wisdom to help you live a slower, more meaningful life. Everything here is rooted in self-sufficiency and seasonal living, from backyard gardens to preservation tips, holiday traditions to DIY projects. Pull up a chair—we’re making the most of every season, one jar, one recipe, and one memory at a time.
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Breakfast Salads You’ll Crave
For a long time, breakfast in my world looked like pancakes on weekends and scrambled eggs on school days. But somewhere between trying to eat more protein and finding ways to sneak in greens before noon, I stumbled upon something that changed how I start my mornings: the breakfast salad. Now hear me out. It…
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Creamy Steel Cut Oats
There’s something deeply nostalgic about a warm bowl of oats in the morning—especially the hearty, nutty kind that takes its sweet time to cook. Before instant packets and overnight jars took over breakfast tables, steel-cut oats were the go-to for wholesome, stick-to-your-ribs nourishment. My grandmother always had a pot simmering on the back of the…
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How to Meal Plan for a Family of Four under $100 + Recipes
Feeding a family of four can be challenging, especially when staying within a budget. However, with proper meal planning, you can save money and provide healthy and delicious meals for your family. Learning how to meal plan on a budget for 4 is a great way to save money and ensure your family eats healthy…
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Danish Sourdough Pastries Recipe
If there’s one pastry that captures the heart of cozy bakeries and Sunday morning brunches, it’s the Danish. Flaky layers, buttery goodness, and just the right touch of sweetness—what’s not to love? But did you know that the original Danish pastry has roots far beyond the cafés of Copenhagen? The Danish story begins in Austria….
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Breaking Free: The Journey to Self‑Sufficiency and the Empowering Benefits It Brings
- Start a garden – Grow your fruits and vegetables to reduce grocery bills and eat fresh, seasonal food just like at Broken P Ranch.
- Install solar panels – Harness solar energy to lower utility costs and reduce reliance on the grid.
- Collect rainwater – Use rain barrels to gather water for your garden and household needs.
- Learn to cook from scratch – Prepare meals at home using whole ingredients for better health and independence.
- Preserve food – Can, dehydrate, or freeze your harvest to build a long-lasting pantry and reduce waste.
