Digging Up Real Dirt
Emily’s “Bear Crackers” By: Emily Fall Preferring a healthier alternative to the boxed brands on the grocery store shelves, I discovered this method for a homemade delicious graham snack my kids simply loved. 1 1/2c all purpose flour 1 1/2c whole wheat flour 1/2tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3/4tsp salt 3/4tsp cinnamon 1/2tsp…
That evening as I sat down for supper, I watched as the snow began to fall, and after heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving, pork and sauerkraut never tasted so good.
In 2008 I purchased a property that looked like a park, had amazing soil, and a seemingly endless supply of water, with the intention to experiment on the potential to strengthen my overall health by growing a large portion of my own food.
‘Who makes soap? Body wash? Toothpaste? Mouthwash? Shampoo? Conditioner? Deodorant? Beard products?’
Farming Artist was the bear who put this all together. She and her family offered workshops on butchering chickens, making chicken stock, keeping bees, making goat milk soap, and trimming goat hooves, but I’m sure I missed a few.
Our homesteading journey into self-sustainability has been so exciting! We won’t sugar coat it and say that it has been easy because that is not a word that we like to use. Farm life, homesteading, or whatever you choose to call it, is hard! If someone tells you otherwise, they are lying!
It turns out sourdough starter discard makes for a delicious tempura-style batter! Crispy outside, not heavy or too greasy, just wonderful.
The fun thing about calligraphy is that there are many scripts, many pens, and many styles to learn.
Each of these books has brought information of perspective that continues to bring us value on our farm and homestead.
After receiving feedback from other app users, I’ve devised a list of helpful tips for singles on the Beartaria Times App (BTA).