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Bright, crunchy, and pickled to perfection—because bottled jalapeños don’t hold a candle to homemade. Ingredients Component Breakdown Jalapeños Choose firm, crisp peppers—reds, greens, or both. Seed and rib them if you want moderate heat; leave them intact for more fire. Uniform slicing ensures even pickling. Vinegar We’re using straight 5% white vinegar. No sweet blends….
If you’re lucky enough to have a pregnant goat in your herd, congrats! You’re about to witness one of the most rewarding (and occasionally hilarious) parts of homesteading: new life arriving on your farm. But before that adorable bundle of fluff makes its grand entrance, there’s a whole lot of care your mama goat needs—from…
So, you’re thinking of getting a pygmy goat. First of all: 10/10, excellent life choice. These tiny, bouncy bundles of chaos and charm are basically the golden retrievers of the goat world—only smaller, sassier, and with an obsession for snacks and head-butting inanimate objects. Let’s walk through what it’s really like to raise a pygmy…
Alright, garden crew — grab your coffee, your compost tea, or whatever liquid motivation you’re running on, because it’s time for a little raised bed real talk. This isn’t one of those Pinterest-perfect garden recaps where everything’s flourishing and the tomatoes never got blight. No, this is the honest, dirty-handed, “yep-that-was-a-mistake” kind of update that…
If you’ve ever looked at a goat and thought, “Yeah, that’s cute—but what if it had the muscle mass of a small linebacker?” then allow me to introduce you to the Boer goat. These stocky charmers hail from South Africa and have become the go-to breed for meat production in the homesteading world. But listen,…
(A casual, encouraging guide for beginners who want chickens without losing their minds) So, you’re thinking about getting chickens. First off — yay! You’re about to dive into one of the most rewarding, hilarious, slightly chaotic adventures of your life. There’s something magical about collecting warm eggs from your own backyard, sipping coffee while your…
Okay let’s talk farm life synergy. You’ve got chickens clucking in one corner and ducks quacking in the other and you’re thinking “Can I really keep both in the same coop without turning my backyard into a wet, feathered circus?” Spoiler alert: Yes you can. And it’s awesome. Here’s how to raise ducks and chickens…
Hey, hi, yes — I’m that mom who sends her kids out to feed the chickens before breakfast and thinks mud is a personality trait. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like raising kids on a farm instead of inside a perfectly curated playroom with minimalist toys and Montessori trays, buckle up. Because out here…
Hey y’all! If you’re thinking about adding goats to your homestead, you’re in for a fun ride. Goats are some of the smartest, sassiest, and sweetest critters you’ll ever meet. But don’t let their cute faces fool you—they do require some know-how to keep ’em happy and healthy. When I first started raising goats, I…
Bold berry flavor, no pectin required, and perfect clarity in every spoonful. Ingredients for Raspberry Jam No extra pectin—your raspberries and lemon juice handle the gel. Invest in fresh fruit, buy local, or use frozen in a pinch. Seasonal Spotlight: Raspberries Raspberries are nature’s quick-release flavor bombs—sweet, tart, and delicate. They’re high in pectin and…