Category: Homestead Kitchen

Here you’ll find recipes and useful tips in cooking from scratch.

Brewing Green Tea Vs Black Tea Kombucha: Which is Best?

Jenny Graham, December 14, 2023December 13, 2023

When it comes to brewing homemade kombucha you may be wondering what is best, green tea vs black tea kombucha. The answer may be up to your personal preference. Let’s get to brewing. Green Tea Vs. Black Tea Kombucha, The Difference Both green and black tea can be used for…

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How To Make Roselle Tea: Hot, Iced, and Spiced

Jenny Graham, November 12, 2023November 12, 2023

Perhaps you’ve heard of the roselle plant and wondered how to make roselle tea. The list of health benefits of roselle tea is pretty impressive, making it the perfect addition to your cabinet full of teas or home apothecary. How to Make Roselle Tea This hibiscus drink with a tart…

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5 Quick Steps to Make Easy Homemade Fire Cider Recipe

Donna Larson, September 20, 2023November 7, 2023

What is Fire Cider? Fire cider is a traditional folk remedy that is often used as a tonic to support the immune system and promote overall health. It is made by steeping a combination of various herbs, spices, and other ingredients in raw apple cider vinegar. Making your own fire…

Jenny Graham - Farmsteadher - Leading Lady of Much @ The GrahamStead Family Farm

Jenny and her family have been homesteading for over 20 years. They are currently farming on their 10-acre Florida farm, which they built from the ground up 10 years ago, growing 100% of their meat and some of their vegetables. From their small herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, pastured poultry, sheep, and seasonal pigs, they are able to raise enough meat for the family while selling extra to the community. They are dedicated to sustainable practices like making compost, seed saving, and processing much of their garden and animal harvests at home. You can find Jenny wandering through her garden, making herbal tinctures, making bone broth, and one of Jenny’s favorite hobbies, tanning all types of hides!

Donna Larson - Farmsteadher - Milk Maid @ Hazel Belle Farm

Donna and her family have been homesteading for most of their 20+ years together in some shape or fashion. She currently lives on their 20 acre farm where they grow as much food as possible. What started as a just a few laying hens, has grown into large gardens, pastured poultry, pork, and lamb. They are continuously evolving their small farm to not suit their family’s needs, but also providing to their local community. Donna’s favorite part of the family farm is her self-built micro-dairy, where she gets to love on dairy cows while serving her local community. Milking, cheesemaking, and processing dairy have become the soul of their homestead and the center of their farm.

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