What Food Is Growing In My Homestead Garden in May?

by Texas Homesteader ~  I’m sharing what I’ve planted in my Texas Homestead garden, where you can find those plants and seeds for your own garden and even different ways & recipes I use I enjoy each thing I harvest. C’mon and walk with me through the garden & let’s see what’s “growing” on these […]

April Garden Update: Come See What’s New In My Homestead Vegetable Garden!

By Texas Homesteader ~   Come see what’s growing in my Homestead garden. And I’m sharing tips like my favorite garden-planning tool, two ways to get an early start on starting seeds, my favorite raised bed, the benefits of living mulch, making my own soil and MORE! Let’s stroll through my NE Texas Homestead garden and […]

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans – A Simple Recipe

by Texas Homesteader ~  Everyone loves candied pecans! This simple recipe first coats pecan halves in whipped egg white, then with cinnamon and sugar. Just bake them slowly until browned and crispy. Sweet, salty and crunchy! Plus, we like to give consumable gifts and these candied cinnamon pecans make a very fast and easy gift […]

Ditch The Plastic! Using Glass In The Refrigerator

by Texas Homesteader ~  Do you hate the hodgepodge pile of stained plastic food storage dishes with their mismatched or missing lids? Me too. Ditch the Plastic! Glass jars are easy to repurpose for food storage. And being able to see the food in your refrigerator may slow down your food waste as well. 

Homemade Grape Jelly Recipe Without Added Pectin (Includes Optional Canning Instructions)

by Texas Homesteader ~  Deep purple Concord grapes make a very flavorful homemade grape jelly. I’m sharing the lazy-cook’s way to make simple grape jelly without adding pectin. I’m even including the easiest way to preserve it longer-term by simple water-bath canning. Delicious, homemade and makes a great gift idea too.