by Texas Homesteader ~ I try to eat or preserve every single vegetable that comes from our garden. I love to over plant tomatoes so we have plenty for eating fresh & also for preserving for later. But when you’ve eaten all you can fresh what do you do? I’m not sure about you but […]
by Texas Homesteader Well true to schedule the weather has turned hot here in Northeast Texas but thankfully the garden is still growing well. I’m pretty excited that I finally got to harvest my first tomatoes of the season. Really there’s nothing more special than that first tomato plucked right off the plant, still warm […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ *contains affiliate link I enjoy using manual tools as much as possible. I’m not sure why, it’s just my preference to work with my hands. Of course I’ve had an electric can opener in the past. But I got rid of it decades ago, much preferring to use a hand-held crank […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ This easy Farmer’s Breakfast Bake Casserole includes eggs, breakfast sausage or smoked ham, cheddar, onions, bell peppers has a crispy hash brown crust. It’s delicious, and today I’m sharing the simple recipe with you.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Strong storms? Hurricanes? Earthquakes? Supply disruptions? Preparedness is key! Whether you want to be prepared for the unexpected or just become less reliant on others, there are many simple things you can do now to be more prepared for an uncertain future. We’ll break down simple steps even beginners can take […]
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 […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Making jelly is one of the easiest (and most delicious) home preservation steps you can take. But sometimes it just happens. For some reason your jelly just didn’t gel as you’d expected. What did you do wrong? And can the jelly be fixed?
by Texas Homesteader ~ Saving money is something we all share in common. And truth be told it’s often pretty easy to do if you keep your eyes open for simple opportunities. Come see the 5 Frugal Things we did this week to save money.