~ by Texas Homesteader ~
I use leftover mashed potatoes to make fried potato cakes. (some call them potato pancakes).
They’re quick & easy and a great way to rework leftovers into something delicious. Soft & pillowy inside, crunchy outside. I share both skillet frying and Air Fryer instructions.
by Texas Homesteader ~
There are some plants that work perfectly for a lazy gardener. You know the ones – you plant them once and they provide you with food year after year? I’m sharing some of my faves.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Many are concerned about the environment & want to live a more zero-waste life. You may wonder: Is it hard? Expensive?
Nope! Come see my tips.
by Texas Homesteader ~
You can easily grow stevia in your home’s edible landscape. Then you harvest the leaves to make your own home-grown sweetener. I’m sharing how to harvest, preserve & use Stevia.
by Texas Homesteader ~
The Instant Pot makes quick work of cooking a bag of dry Black-Eyed Peas. And this simple recipe has an added spicy kick from Rotel-style tomatoes. I can put them on to cook when I start supper and they’ll still be ready to eat when we are. That’s FAST!
By Texas Homesteader ~
As it always is this time of year, this was a busy week for RancherMan & me. Between garden chores, PG checking cows, ordering new honeybee queens, doing hive splits, etc. we’ve really been working sun up to sun down.
But even when the days are filled to the brim there’s still ways to save money during our typical day-to-day life. Come see the 5 frugal ways we’ve been able to save money (and oftentimes with a positive environmental impact as well!)
by Texas Homesteader ~
Close the loop! Buying from thrift stores is good for the environment. You support a good cause & often get higher quality at a lower cost too!
But there’s often a stigma about thrift stores that’s misunderstood.
By Texas Homesteader ~
I make my own all-natural wood cutting board conditioner using only pure beeswax and organic coconut oil. All-natural ingredients make me feel good about how I protect my wooden utensils and cutting boards.
