by Texas Homesteader ~
I’ve been very pleased at how easy and inexpensive it is to make our own jerky at home. We use a mixture of ground meat, seasonings and ‘cure’. You can use either ground meat or strips of steak to make jerky. But we decided to make wild-game jerky using venison and elk.
by Texas Homesteader ~
We all know that homemade gifts are special. But how do you come up with homemade Christmas gift ideas they’ll actually LOVE?
I’m sharing various gifts we’ve made over the years that have been very well received. Come see!
by Texas Homesteader ~
I made a beautiful fall tablescape using natural materials typically found on the ground or in trees & bushes this time of year.
The eco-warrior in me loves this all natural yet so beautiful home décor. Come see what I did.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Applesauce is a staple in my Homestead kitchen. But even though I use it often I don’t buy it, oh no! It’s super easy and nearly effortless to make your own applesauce.
And the lowly slow cooker makes it so easy too. Check it out!
by Texas Homesteader ~
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Have you ever made your own homemade pasta? It’s heartier than the pasta you buy in the store. I’ve discovered just exactly how easy it is to make homemade pasta from scratch. Other than water there are only 3 ingredients in my pasta recipe:
Flour, Egg & Salt.
by Texas Homesteader ~
How do you make compost? What can be composted and what cannot? What kind of container do you use?
There are lots of different answers and methods to those questions. I’m sharing easy composting tips below.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I was looking to find repurpose ideas for RancherMan’s worn jeans. I decided to make cute no-sew denim coasters from the pockets. I love the rustic western feel and I enjoy having them in various places in our home.
by Texas Homesteader ~
This simple homemade dry shampoo formula uses only 3 standard pantry ingredients. To cleanse hair just apply to the hair’s roots and brush the powder away. Perfect lightweight formula for camping or hiking.
