by Texas Homesteader ~
How would grandma have done things in her kitchen? I’ve been seeing this question a lot on social media lately.
But it’s interesting food for thought, especially for those striving to reduce waste and save a little money too in their own kitchens. Let’s see how grandma would have done it.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Grandma lived through the great depression. So she knew a thing or two about saving money while raising a family. And those same old-fashioned tips are still saving money for families everywhere today.
Come see a list of ways grandma saved money in her day, the same ideas you can use too!
by Texas Homesteader ~
I can’t help but wonder – is cooking like grandma did becoming a lost art? It seems cooking today has just gotten so… complicated.
Fancy recipes, processed foods, specialty ingredients and complicated cooking methods. It’s not the way grandma did it. Come see how to simplify cooking.
by Texas Homesteader ~
A Voluntary Simplicity lifestyle isn’t about deprivation & sacrifice. It’s not necessarily an EASIER life, but a simpler life. Slowing down, living more deliberately. A life that begs you to stop & smell the roses!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Although cleaning and caring for cast iron is somewhat different than other materials, it’s not hard nor complicated.
A few simple tricks will keep your cast iron rust free, virtually non stick and ready to serve you well for decades.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Occasionally I have difficulty opening a stubborn stuck jar lid. If RancherMan is nearby I have a handy (and oh-so-handsome) jar opener right at my disposal.
But if not I still have an easy way to open those stubborn jars. And I do it using a common item in the ‘junk drawer’ right in my kitchen.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Do you need a simple way to remember to turn off the stove or to take something with you when you leave the house? How about an easy way to remember to bring something home with you when you’re out visiting others?
Check out this Homestead Hack.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I’m sharing an easy tip to keep broccoli fresh and crisp for several days during its storage in your refrigerator. It’s simple old-time wisdom I learned from my grandmother years ago.
If you’re wondering how to keep that fresh broccoli crisp for days, check out this Homestead Hack.