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What to Feed Chickens When You’re on a Budget: Backyard Chicken Eggs for Less
Raising backyard chickens? Here’s what to feed chickens without breaking the bank. Save money on feeding chickens with these cost-cutting techniques.
What to Feed Chickens When You’re on a Budget: Backyard Chicken Eggs for LessRead More
A Guide To Safely Using Urine As Fertilizer
What if there were a way to avoid chemical fertilizers on gardens, pastures, and orchards? What if that way involved a fertilizer that conserved water, was easily accessible to every…
10 Good Reasons to Raise Ducks for Eggs (And How they Compare to Chicken Eggs)
There are some obvious (and some subtle!) differences between duck eggs & chicken eggs. Learn why you might want to consider ducks when thinking about eggs.
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Get Fresh: Growing Microgreens Indoors for Year-Round Salads
Discover the best microgreens to grow as well as how to grow microgreens indoors with this handy guide to growing wintertime salads.
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice (And Why You’d Want to)
Cauliflower rice is a rice alternative for people following a low carb, Whole 30, or Keto diet plan. It’s also a great way to get more veggies into your diet,…
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Beef Chili in a Hurry: Make it in the Instant Pot
Comfort food in a hurry! This beef chili recipe has all the flavor you love in a chili, with the speed of fast food. Instant Pot Chili Recipe? On the…
Do You Need Chicken Lights in the Hen House?
Ever wonder why your hens’ egg production decreases in the wintertime? Here’s why, how chicken lights help, and a discussion about whether or not you should use them.
Five Reasons to Ditch the Lawn and Plant a Front Yard Garden
A lush green lawn has become a mandatory calling card in many communities. But your lawn might be making you sick. And it’s certainly not a sustainable solution. Here’s why…
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Lip-Smacking-Good Homemade Ginger Simple Syrup
With a flavorful punch, this ginger simple syrup is a great addition to drinks, baked goods, & marinades. Or try it in salad dressing!
This Easy Blueberry French Toast Casserole is Nice Enough for Company
This blueberry French toast casserole makes it easy to serve everyone at once. A make ahead French toast casserole, it’s easier than flipping slices!
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Harvest Wintertime Flavor with a Windowsill Herb Garden
A windowsill herb garden makes fresh flavor convenient throughout the winter; it’s also a good option year round for apartment or condo dwellers.
Harvest Wintertime Flavor with a Windowsill Herb GardenRead More
Stock Your Pantry with DIY Turmeric Powder for Fresh Flavor
This neon-bright spice has a distinctive flavor that’s used frequently in Indian cuisine. You can make turmeric powder at home from turmeric roots for a fresher product to use in…
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Homemade Ham and Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits
When there’s leftover ham to use up, these easy homemade buttermilk biscuits are the perfect solution! They’re tasty and great with a nice warm soup.
Homemade Marshmallow Fluff With Just 4 Ingredients and NO Corn Syrup
This homemade marshmallow fluff recipe is so easy, you’ll never buy the jars of fluff again. It has none of the wonky marshmallow fluff ingredients that come with store-bought. Make…
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos for a Tasty Dinner in a Flash
My slow cooker is my saving grace when there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day. These slow cooker pork tacos make taco night (one of my…
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Learn how to make your favorite condiments, toppings and snacks. Save money and eliminate wasteful packaging by making your own at home.
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The latest recipes for your seasonal cooking and garden preservation.
Home cooking allows us to put healthy, whole food on the table. But what if you don’t know the first thing about home cooking? Novice chefs can tackle home cooking… Home Cooking When You Don’t Know How: Is it Really That Hard?Read More This family favorite refried beans recipe is excellent, and way less expensive than the canned version. Serve them with your favorite Mexican dinner. Improve Taco Night with these Family Favorite Homemade Refried BeansRead More This cream of mushroom soup recipe is easy to make and home with real food ingredients. Serve it as a meal or use it in your favorite recipes that call…
Home Cooking When You Don’t Know How: Is it Really That Hard?
Improve Taco Night with these Family Favorite Homemade Refried Beans
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
