Kitchen Hack: Easy Way To Fill Freezer Bags With No Mess!

by Texas Homesteader ~  Just in time for the holidays! I’m sharing a genius kitchen hack to help you more easily deal with all that leftover food. Did you ever try to fill a plastic zippered bag with food for the freezer? It can get really messy trying to hold the bag while filling it […]

Simple Beef Stew Dry Seasoning Mix – Savory Herbs & Spices Blended Together

by Texas Homesteader ~  Beef stew is a comfort food for sure. And I use a simple homemade dry-seasoning mix when I make beef stew, or even to add flavor to hearty soups. It’s comprised of just a few standard pantry ingredients and gives your stew the thick savory flavor you love. Plus it gives […]

A Day In The Life Of A Texas Homesteader – Cattle, Chickens, Meal Planning & More

by Texas Homesteader ~  Many have asked what a typical day on our Northeast Texas Homestead looks like. Of course every day is different, but come along with me and see what a day in the life of this Texas Homesteader looks like today.

Zero-Waste Cooking – The Art of Eliminating Leftover Food

by Texas Homesteader ~  Reducing waste in the grocery budget is a hot topic right now. Rushed parents and over-scheduled folks are doing the best they can to keep their grocery budget low in these days of high-priced groceries. But the USDA estimates that between 30% and 40% of our food is ending up in […]

Crispy Southwest Egg Rolls – Skillet Fry or Air Fryer Directions

by Texas Homesteader ~  I enjoy making Southwest egg rolls. They’re SO easy (and you know easy are the only recipes that fly in my Homestead kitchen!) They’re a delicious Tex-Mex favorite around here, crispy on the outside with creamy chicken filling on the inside. I’m sharing skillet fry AND air fryer directions.

5 Frugal Things – Saving Money On FOOD!

by Texas Homesteader ~ Come see the 5 Frugal things I did this week to save money on food. With the crazy prices in the grocery store, we can all use a little money-saving inspiration, right? There were lots of opportunities to save some money this week. And this 5 Frugal Things post focuses on […]