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Learn More About Making Delicious Food & Creating Your Own DIY Projects

Learning to make your own food and embracing homesteading empowers you to live more sustainably and self-sufficiently. It fosters a deeper connection to what you eat, promotes healthier choices, and reduces reliance on store-bought goods. Plus, it brings a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment as you gain the skills to provide for yourself and your family directly from the land.

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Recipes Food DIYWinning Pumpkin Dish

Winning Pumpkin Dish

Ridgecrest loves pumpkin, so in October we had a contest to see who could make the most delicious pumpkin-based treat! Here’s the winner:   Scott’s Pumpkin Pastry Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose f...

Recipes Food DIYThe Perfect Pie Crust: Recipe + Tips

The Perfect Pie Crust: Recipe + Tips

There is nothing quite as amazing as the perfect buttery, flaky, pie crust. It really does make or break a pie. The perfect pie crust is a gentle balance between flavor, texture, and ease of handli...

Recipes Food DIYMagical Pepper Spread

Magical Pepper Spread

I love bell peppers. If someone told me that I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, I’d pick red bell peppers. When September comes along, you can smell roasted peppers in homes all ove...

Bone Broth Recipe

Bone Broth Recipe

  There is a major trend happening in the natural health industry with a growing interest in probiotics, digestive bitters, fermented foods, and broths. Rather than being a new, passing fad, it's m...

Recipes Food DIYFermented Honey Garlic

Fermented Honey Garlic

Fermented honey garlic is one of the best things you can make to help support your immune system, especially during winter. Honey and garlic both have many benefits by themselves, so they are reall...

Recipes Food DIYElderberry Syrup Recipe

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Have you ever wanted to make your own elderberry syrup? Elderberry syrup is a classic herbal remedy known for its immune-boosting properties and deliciously rich flavor. Packed with antioxidants, v...

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