The way out here
I see, said the blind butcher

Ever had a bad day? Bad week? Maybe it was just uncanny how many things could go wrong all at the same time. Well, this is the tale of one such time. It all started long, long ago. A time so far …

Peach-ure perfect muffins

Right now there are peaches available, and we thought we’d re-run Hunter’s column from last year, offering his own take on the delicious fruit. It’s amazing how fast the …

Fundamental foraging

I wonder where I’d be sometimes if it wasn’t for God dropping blessings right in front of my face. Of course, I think about it—the very air I breathe and the ground I walk on count …

Lamb shanks, to take your mind off turkey

Well, it’s Thanksgiving—or likely a day or so afterward, by the time this is distributed—and I’m sure the first thing on everyone’s mind is turkey, stuffing, mashed …

Have-a-heart, not my chickens

So much of living out here is based on opposing forces. How to prepare against these forces, or manage through them, is what makes a great homesteader. My regular readers will recall that my wife and I have a hearty flock of chickens, and if you’ve ever raised chickens on any scale, you’ll know there are quite a few of these forces to contend with.