Category: Recipes & Food

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies It’s time . . . Bring on the pumpkin!  I’ve held off as long as I can!  It’s definitely time for some pumpkin recipes! These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies are so good and so easy to make – a perfect way to start the pumpkin parade this year. I absolutely adore brownies, …

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How to Cook an Old Rooster (or Hen!)

How to Cook an Old Rooster (or Hen!) There comes a time in the life of every chicken-keeper when you have to make some tough decisions and over at theprairiehomestead.com is what happened. Jill explains in the best way that it’s not her favourite part about homesteading, and she’s right, If we choose to eat …

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Crock Pot Cranberry Butter

Crock Pot Cranberry Butter Cranberry Butter is like apple butter, only made with fresh (or frozen) cranberries rather than apples. I always do my own apple butter in the slow cooker and I like to let it cook for at least 12 hours.  I will put it all in the pot after dinner and then when …

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DIY Homesteading: Making Your Own Country Wines

DIY Homesteading: Making Your Own Country Wines I have to say, this makes me a little nervous! I have never tried making my own wine before but I found this over at lovelygreens. Tanya has some amazing country wine recipes for you to try, the strawberry wine looks so delicious.This is also a Guest Post by Ben …

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How to Make Cream Cheese

How to Make Cream Cheese Cream cheese is fantastic spread on crackers and bread, or as a base for dips, cheese cake, or frosting. Cream cheese is very easy to make and is a great option for beginning cheese makers.I recommend purchasing some butter cloth, which has a finer weave than cheesecloth, or you could …

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