My favourite kitchen tools and must have appliances when moving onto a homestead. These kitchen items will improve your skill and ability in food and emergency preparation and make homesteading easier!
The lost art of bartering
Bartering is defined as the exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money. It is the oldest form of commerce. Individuals and companies barter goods and services between each other based on equivalent estimates of prices and goods. So why don’t we barter like we used to and are we better off trying to bring it back? For many homesteaders, this is still a normal practice.
10 ways to spot a homesteader (and guaranteed signs you may already be one!)
How do you spot a homesteader out in the wild? Or, have you made the change to homestead and are now wondering how many steps it may need? Read on to find some of the top 10 ways to spot a Homesteader!
Homesteading: an extraordinary lifestyle ideology
Homesteading is more than just straw hats and overalls. It’s more than cute kitchen decor and house styles. Homesteading is an ideology. It’s in your soul.
Storing pumpkins longer than a season – fail proof methods to maximise their lifespan for year long use
If you are a fan of fall decor and pumpkin spice everything, you might be interested in learning how to store pumpkins so they last longer than just one season. In this blog post, we will cover the best types of pumpkins for storing, as well as the steps you need to take to prepare them for storage. We’ll also give you tips for storing pumpkins both short-term and long-term, so you can enjoy them all year round.
How to get started with food security – 9 clever methods for food preservation you can start today!
To get started with food security, consider implementing these 9 clever methods for food preservation on your homestead!
How to freeze fresh herbs in olive oil – the perfect way to extend your herb garden bounty
Have an excess of herbs? Then follow this simple and fullproof method to preserve and freeze extra herbs that you can use all throughout the year!
Designing and building the best cross-tie area for horses on a budget!
When you need to build structures on the farm, make sure you try and use whatever left over materials you have left. We built a wash bay / cross tie area out of excess materials we had on the farm, and it turned out great!
Creating your own horse riding arena – A basic beginner’s guide
Building a horse riding arena requires careful planning and execution to ensure a safe and functional space for both horse and rider. A well-built riding arena can provide years of enjoyment for horse and rider alike. Read on to see how we’ve started the foundation work of building our arena at Milo’s Farm.
Spiced Pumpkin Soup
With Autumn well and truly underway, comfort food is making a huge comeback in my meal prep. This soup is a fantastic and easy spiced pumpkin soup recipe suitable for the entire family.