by Texas Homesteader ~ I’ve found a way to shorten cooking times while keeping my slow cooker set to a tiny energy-sipping ‘Low’ power. Check out this simple Homestead Hack.
by Texas Homesteader ~ This Wild Plum Jelly recipe is easy and delicious. And there’s a secret to using plums natural pectin content so this recipe requires no added pectin. Optional water-bath canning instructions are included too.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Check out my simple Pear Relish recipe. Sweet & savory come together beautifully! I’ve even included optional water-bath canning instructions.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Did you know you can make a sweet gummy-style chewy candy using excess garden squash? It’s TRUE! Making the candy is simple & we loved the cherry flavor.
by Texas Homesteader ~ *contains affiliate link WHEW – the temps have really heated UP here in NE Texas! As it typically does during our summer months, the forecast has lots of 3-digit temps promised and no rain for weeks on end. I’m doing what I can to keep everything watered, I’m using a *terra […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ A few weeks ago a reader suggested that since cooking directions can change based on altitude and gardening plans can differ based on planting zones, someone should compile a list of homesteading / Simple Living blogs separated by the areas they reside in. BRILLIANT, and challenge accepted! Such a list is […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Well, well, well – here we are in May. Now here in NE Texas we’re in planting zone 8A so typically this time of year my garden is really starting to fire up, but this year’s garden has stumbled along due to both circumstances beyond my control as well as a […]
By Texas Homesteader ~ How easy is it to make homemade crackers? I love to make things for myself for both financial as well as environmental reasons. So now my mind got to rolling. Hummmm… I saw something online the other day about how easy it was to make your own crackers …