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...
5 Reasons You Should Choose Nigerian Dwarf Goats for Milk
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...
Why Heirloom Vegetables are 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...
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...
Tuna Stuffed Avocado
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...
Garden Seeds – GE, GMO, Heirloom – What’s It Mean?
Garden seeds can be confusing - there are GE (genetically engineered), GMO (genetically modified organism), and Heirloom (old varieties) seed varieties available as well as open-pollinated (OP), hybrid, organic, pelleted, and treated seed. I can remember when you went to your local feed & seed supply store to buy garden seeds; and your choices were limited to a few – how things have changed! Today, there are numerous seed catalogs available with hundreds of offerings, and you can also ... continue reading...
Chicken Coop Design – Important Features
There are hundreds of chicken housing designs available today, so choosing a new chicken coop model to build or buy can be a challenging task. However, by carefully considering each of the design elements that go into great chicken housing, it’s possible to select a chicken coop design that’s perfect for both you and your chickens. The important housing elements to evaluate include size, storage, ventilation, predator protection, human access, cleaning, egg boxes, and roosting bars. In ... continue reading...
Roasted Shrimp
This recipe for roasted shrimp is so easy that it barely qualifies as a recipe, but the shrimp turn out so delicious and flavorful when they're prepared this way. They're much tastier than boiled shrimp, and I think this preparation method is easier too (no boiling water pot to contend with), so it's a winner all around. Just add some spicy cocktail sauce and you've got the best homemade shrimp cocktail you've ever tasted. How To Make Roasted Shrimp All it takes to make roasted shrimp ... continue reading...
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