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There’s something about dark chocolate that feels like an evening gown. It’s elegant, sensual, and never louder than the moment demands. Add a silky dairy-free (DF) whipped cream, a gluten-free (GF) crust, and poof—you’ve got dessert that looks like you spent years mastering plating but really took five minutes to assemble. This double-chocolate cream pie…
Okay, it’s the ultimate homestead showdown. You’ve got a backyard, a dream of fresh eggs, and maybe a Pinterest board full of cute coop ideas. But here comes the big question: Do you go with ducks or chickens? Spoiler: there’s no wrong answer… but depending on your setup, your goals, and your tolerance for mud,…
After a winter’s day doing projects outside on the homestead, you just can’t beat homemade chili. After a winter’s day hacking firewood or wrestling with frozen pipes, you’re coming in with dust in your boots and that deep-down desire for sustenance. Not takeout. Not ramen. You want a bowl with miles of texture, bold flavour,…
Why you will love this recipe: Because these aren’t your thin, flabby, store-bought sticks. These are crisp-edged, chewy-centered, sourdough-leveraged bangers—exactly what you want beside a bowl of soup or for dunking in marinara (or for sneaking direct from the tray at midnight). They’re proofed long for tang, shaped tight for tension, and baked until they…
Farmhouse charm meets autumn coziness—with things you probably already have around the house. Fall is hands down my favorite season on the homestead. The air smells like woodsmoke and cinnamon, the trees start putting on their fiery little show, and every meal somehow feels a bit more special—especially when you’ve been hauling in squash and…
Alright, if you’re into old-fashioned craftsmanship with a modern homesteader twist, pull up a stool. Today we’re diving into a classic: DIY oatmeal soap. Oatmeal soap is a recipe with no-fuss, no mysterious ingredients, and it actually works. It’s one of those things that makes you feel like you’re winning at self-sufficiency. Let’s get real…
Let’s talk about one of the most indulgent things you can make in your kitchen that doesn’t involve baking or fermenting. A rose sugar scrub. It sounds fancy, like something you’d find in a boutique spa with a $48 price tag. But truthfully, this DIY recipe costs a few dollars to make, uses pantry staples,…
There’s nothing like a kitchen remodel… …to remind you just how precious every inch of counter space is—and how desperately you crave meals that practically make themselves. Between scraping grout and choosing cabinet pulls, the last thing you want is dinner drama. Enter this Crock Pot Taco Meat: seasoned beef (or turkey, or jackfruit, no…
You know those bright yellow flowers dotting your lawn every spring? The ones most people are spraying, pulling, and cursing about? Yeah, those are dandelions—and they’re absolute powerhouses. Not just edible, but medicinal, nutritious, and wildly useful from root to flower. If you’re into foraging, herbalism, or just saving money on supplements, the humble dandelion…
Don’t toss those frilly greens—turn them into pantry gold. If you’ve ever grown your own carrots or picked up a bundle at the farmers market, you’ve probably noticed those lush green tops that come attached. Most people cut them off and compost them (if they’re lucky), but I’m here to tell you: carrot tops are…