Homesteaders can easily render beef tallow at home, turning beef fat from suet or trimmings into a versatile, shelf-stable cooking fat. This traditional process aligns with the self-sufficient, zero-waste ethos of homesteading, using byproducts from cattle you raise or source locally. Beyond cooking, beef tallow shines in soap-making, candles, balms, lotions, and even leather … [Read more...] about Render Beef Tallow at Home: Master Homesteading Fat Now
Food Preservation
Thriving in the Chill: A Guide to Winter Gardening
Winter doesn't mean your garden has to go dormant. Having a homestead means that it is crucial that your land provides for you year-round, even in the winter. With the right preparation and crop selection, you can keep your garden vibrant and productive even when the temperature drops. By choosing the right crops and preparing your garden both for and after winter, you can … [Read more...] about Thriving in the Chill: A Guide to Winter Gardening
Seal the Deal: The Home Canning Chronicles – Preserving Flavor, One Jar at a Time
As a homesteader I make every effort to make sure that I have a bountiful garden that provides my family with enough food to get us through the year. Now bountiful does not mean that we just plant any old thing, we make sure to curate our garden by choosing the fruits and vegetables that my family and I actually love to eat. And when it comes to growing your own food, make sure … [Read more...] about Seal the Deal: The Home Canning Chronicles – Preserving Flavor, One Jar at a Time
Dehydrators and Freeze Dryers: A Comparison for Food Preservation
Collecting guns, ammo and a bunch of high-speed gear is the sexy part of being a prepared person. But at the end of the day all that equipment won’t do a thing if you don’t have the nourishment to keep you on your feet. When was the last time you looked in the cupboard and took stock of what you actually have available? Is it stuff that you or your family would actually eat? … [Read more...] about Dehydrators and Freeze Dryers: A Comparison for Food Preservation
