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The Perfect Celebration of Fall FlavorsIf you’re craving refined sugar-free sweet treats, this honey ice cream is for you! It’s a great way to use that honey harvest, is perfect for hot days, and is absolutely delicious served over homemade apple pie! Even people who say they don’t like honey will enjoy this recipe. You’ll want to make this fabulous dessert anytime you’re craving homemade fresh ice cream!Why Use Honey in Ice Cream?Lots of people want to eat less refined sugar. Did you know the a …

Did you have a bumper apple harvest this year or do you enjoy vising apple orchards each fall with your family? If so, I highly recommend making a batch of Apple Jelly out of part of your bounty! This sweet, fresh apple jelly recipe is a great way to preserve some of your apple harvest to enjoy in the dead of winter.If you’re trying to be more self-sufficient, making homemade jams and jellies is a great place to start. Each year I make a goal to make, grow, can, or produce enough of at least one …

Learning to make things from scratch is one of the main goals of anyone who desires to live a homesteading lifestyle. Even if you don’t have a homestead of your own yet, learning to make things from home with whole, real ingredients can be a skill you practice! Long before you buy the farm! Begin with something simple! Like applesauce!!!What you will need: Food MillRipe ApplesStockpotUsing a stockpot, some ripe apples, and Roots & Harvest food mill and you are on your way to fresh, homemade …

I love tools that have multiple purposes. When choosing things for my kitchen, I keep that in mind! And oftentimes you can find purposes for tools beyond what they were intended or created to do!For example, I received my Butter Making Kit from Roots & Harvest and I used the butter churn to crank out some lovely homemade butter and used my butter paddles to press the excess buttermilk out of my butter and as I looked at the ridges on the butter paddles, my mind went in a totally different di …

Garlic is an important ingredient on my homestead. I find ways to use it on the farm, in the kitchen and for my animals. Here in Ohio garlic is planted in the fall and harvested in late June. Being such an easy crop for us to grow, I make sure I have multiple beds dedicated to it every year. In honor of National Garlic Day, I will be sharing 3 different ways I use garlic on my homestead!One simple and easy way to use garlic is to incorporate it into Chicken magic water. Chicken magic water is a …

A good roast chicken will never let you down. And though the recipe calls for just five ingredients roasting a chicken to tender, juicy, skin-crisped, perfection can be tricky – it’s a matter of cooking two different kinds of meat at once. The lean, white breast cooks faster than the rich, dark legs and thighs.The best technique originated in Asia, home of the chicken where the cooks roasted their birds on a rotisserie. This way the heat of the oven circulates around the chicken while its fats n …

Serves 4This warm chicken salad is based on a classic French bistro recipe that makes use of rendered chicken fat, but a good olive oil works beautifully, too. It’s a great way to use leftover roast chicken, whether you roast it yourself or use a rotisserie chicken from the market.Vinaigrette2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 small shallots, finely chopped½ teaspoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon honey¼ cup warm, rendered chicken fat or extra virgin olive oilSalad3 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken …

Making sauerkraut at home is something I’ve been doing for two years now. It’s a perfect way to preserve your garden’s cabbage while creating gut healthy, delicious fermented food. Sauerkraut is packed with beneficial bacteria, vitamins, and a tangy flavor that enhances many dishes or is great as a side. Let’s dive into the process of turning fresh garden cabbage into homemade sauerkraut.Why Make Your Own Sauerkraut?There are several compelling reasons to make your own sauerkraut: Health Benefit …

I never imagined I would enjoy pumpkin muffins as much as I do. A few years ago, my wife started making them, often with our own home-grown pumpkin puree, and I was amazed at just how good they are!You can make these muffins with freshly pureed pumpkin, or if you have canned pumpkin (either your own or storebought) both will work! If using homemade canned pumpkin, be sure to remove the excess moisture by straining the pumpkin chunks well before measuring. We use the Frontier organic pumpkin pie …