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Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

Here's a (partially) whole wheat Irish soda bread recipe that's quick, easy, and delicious. Soda bread is great for getting warm bread on the table in very little time (no kneading and rising like a traditional bread). Do you know why soda bread is "Irish"? Yeast was not readily available in Ireland during times of famine, so the Irish combined baking soda with sour milk to leaven their everyday bread. Ireland was so well known for making soda bread that it became known as "Irish" soda bread. ... continue reading...

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Why Compost Is Good For Gardens

How I Learned Compost Is Good For Gardens I learned about natural vegetable production early - it was the way my grandfather, who’d grown up farming, raised vegetables every summer to feed us. Annually, grandpa grew a bountiful garden that provided produce all year long. He started by adding composted horse manure (what he called "garden gold") from the neighbor’s stable to the same sunny patch of land each year. Then he’d plant his favorite varieties, often saved from the ... continue reading...

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Keeping Roosters – Should You?

keeping roosters - should you keep roosters in your flock? Read on to find out!

The decision on keeping roosters is an individual one that chicken-keepers need to decide based on their priorities and flock accommodations. Each situation is unique and will dictate whether it's a good idea to keep roosters or not. Reasons For NOT Keeping Roosters 1) They Aren't Allowed In Your Location Today, there are many cities and towns that allow chicken hens, but draw the line at roosters. Roosters crow very early in the morning, randomly (as far as we can tell) throughout the ... continue reading...

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Freezing Avocados By Vacuum Sealing (Packing)

freezing avocados by vacuum sealing

We've started freezing avocados by vacuum sealing (packing) them when they're just ripe so we can enjoy avocados anytime! We love avocados, and tend to buy them in quantities when they’re less expensive. Any time of year I see them on sale, I buy them in bunches. But, then we run into issues when they all ripen at once and we can't eat them fast enough. So, that's why we started preserving them by freezing. How To Freeze Avocados By Vacuum Sealing (Packing) This works better when the ... continue reading...

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5 Reasons You Should Choose Nigerian Dwarf Goats for Milk

Why Nigerian Dwarf Goat Milk Is So Great

What's so great about Nigerian Dwarf goat milk? Worldwide, goat milk is the most highly consumed form of milk and, amidst the varying dairy goat types; Nigerian Dwarf goat milk is increasingly popular. But why is goat milk and Nigerian Dwarf goat milk in particular so popular? Here Are 5 Reasons Why Nigerian Dwarf Goat Milk Is Great: 1) Goat Milk Is Better For You Than Cow's Milk Goat milk is easier for humans to digest than cow’s milk. It’s naturally homogenized, with smaller fat ... continue reading...

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Why Heirloom Vegetables are Better for the Backyard Garden

heirloom vegetables - better for the backyard garden

These days, we’re all trying to cut costs without sacrificing quality, and growing heirloom vegetables is a smart strategy for doing just that. Heirloom vegetables are the old-fashioned, open-pollinated varieties that breed true from year-to-year. This leads to some definite benefits for the backyard gardener. Why Heirloom Vegetables Are Better: Heirloom Seeds Cost Less There are two ways that heirloom seeds save money; 1) they cost less than their hybrid counterparts and 2) you can save ... continue reading...

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Time for Chicks – Free Hatchery Catalogs/Links!

Are you thinking of getting chicks to add to your homestead this spring? If you are, I've put together a short listing of free hatchery catalogs/links for ordering your spring chicks. Many breeders and hatcheries have sold out of birds early in recent years, so NOW the time to get chicks on order if you want to be sure of getting your picks. I was trying to compare options from several hatcheries but couldn't find a condensed listing of them, so I came up with this one for easy ... continue reading...

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Tuna Stuffed Avocado

tuna stuffed avocado recipe - healthy and tasty recipe for the new year!

This tuna stuffed avocado recipe is a great way to start the New Year! That's because it's delicious, makes a healthy meal, is light in calories, and it's the time of year that avocados go on sale in the stores. What better way to start the New Year than with delicious, healthy, fewer calories, and saving money too? Plus, avocados are a bit of a treat for us - they'd never grow in Northeast Ohio so we buy them when they're on sale. That means that I'm usually freezing them (see how HERE) ... continue reading...

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