Have you tried freezing zucchini or squash? If so, share with us your process and favorite recipes. Blanching is important before freezing zucchini and squash because it will stop enzymes in the vegetables from deteriorating, preserving the flavor of the vegetables more effectively. This is especially important when you are preparing vegetables you plan to freeze …
Do you know which foods your chickens should not eat? How about those they should? I’ve had chickens for several years. By trial and error, I knew there were some common foods chickens should not eat but I didn’t know there were a few items that are dangerous to their health. Foods chickens won’t eat or need …
Are you looking for a natural microwave steam cleaner recipe? I’ve never been good at remembering to cover food when using the microwave. I usually have to clean my microwave a few times a month and this simple microwave steam cleaner recipe works great every time. All you need is a little vinegar and water! …
Are you looking for a homemade oven cleaner that works? I hate the chemical smell of store bought cleaners. I would always try to air out my house as much as possible and always wondered if I were damaging my lungs. Well, you don’t need a mask and gloves to use this homemade oven cleaner …
This moisturizing hand soap will leave your hands soft and clean. It contains non of the bad ingredients of the big box brands.
Do you have an abundance of cucumbers? Try this healthy and quick pickled cucumbers recipe. Have you tried lacto-fermented foods? Long ago…people knew how to preserve food without freezing or canning. Lactic acid is a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Starches and sugars in fruits and vegetables are converted into lactic acid. …
Studies on dryer sheets have shown potential health problems. We like using 2 easy and safe methods. Our recycled dryer sheet is a simple solution.
Today, we are going to talk kombucha. What is it, how is it made and why would we want too? Kombucha is a fermented sweetened tea that has been around for centuries. It is slightly tangy and sweet. Kombucha contains high levels of antioxidants, b-vitamins, probiotics and glucaric acid. It has been reported to have a …
My new flock of chickens have started laying so I’ve been thinking about ways to store eggs and thought I’d share it here. Powdered eggs are easy to make, take up little space and store up to a year. They are also great to pack when going on a camping trip and a reliable source …
Ingredients: 1 tbsp beeswax ¼ c shea butter ¼ c coconut oil 2 drops each lavender and melaleuca essential oil Mix shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler or mason jar in a small saucepan with an inch of water. Bring water to a boil and melt the ingredients. Remove from heat, …