by Texas Homesteader ~ *contains affiliate link Emergency preparedness for any situation is a good thing in my book. I especially plan about how to keep our homestead going when we lose electricity. When natural disaster hits & electricity is out, a solar oven can help keep your family fed. What is your emergency preparedness […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ *contains affiliate link I’m in the mood for a cheesy chile chicken casserole. This simple recipe can be cooked the traditional way in a standard oven. But I often cook it outside in my solar oven. You see, today the temps outside are spiking and humidity is on the rise. It’s […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ *contains affiliate link Right next to the house lies our barn paddock. It is a small paddock that features our amazing 1880’s barn as well as a small fenced area. This paddock is used often to wean calves, work the herd or separate specific cows for whatever reason. In this paddock […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ There are several recipes I love that use pumpkin puree. So to provide that ingredient myself, I like to grow sugar pie pumpkins in my garden. But how do you make puree? Well I’m so glad you asked.
by Texas Homesteader *contains affiliate links This year I planted heirloom sugar pumpkins in my garden. And when it was time to harvest them I knew I’d first be able to enjoy them for a bit as decoration. I love the way those little pumpkins looked propped on our antique cast-iron Franklin stove. But several […]
by Texas Homesteader *contains affiliate link Well it looks like a sunshiny day and the wind will not be high. So I can’t think of a better reason to use my * Solar Oven. I want to bake boneless, breaded pork chops – OUTSIDE! It doesn’t matter if it’s going to be hot or cold […]
by Texas Homesteader~ *contains affiliate link I came across a great deal on a huge back of potatoes recently. So I figured I’d use my solar oven to cook up baked potatoes. Well folks it’s still hot in Texas. And that’s not exactly the best time to throw on your heat-producing electric oven in your […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ *contains affiliate link Is there much better than homemade fresh tomato marinara sauce?? It offers that taste that you just can’t get from the store shelves. But it’s true that you have to simmer it a bit to thicken it up and intensify all those delightful flavors. It’s hot & humid […]