Once a day milking
By Patrice Lewis
Issue #99 • May/June, 2006
It sounds bucolic, doesn't it? The simple joys of milking your own cow. Fresh milk, fresh cream, homemade cheese, butter, yogurt. What can get better than that?
But when...
Redworm farming
By Charles Sanders
Issue #112 • July/August, 2008
If you are looking for a way to earn extra income, a retirement job, or even a new livelihood, then raising earthworms might just be the thing. This...
Next time you see me, don’t be afraid to say, ‘Hello.’
By John Silveira
January 29, 2000
Mom and Dad were divorced before I even turned four, so it didn't dawn on me they'd even been married until I was a lot older. But, as I grew...
Grouse Hunting — The Ultimate Joy of Autumn
By Linda Gabris
Issue #83 • September/October, 2003
Nothing instills such excitement or makes my heart flutter louder than the sudden whir of a flushed out grouse. No matter how many times I've heard it, the...
Small engine maintenance for women
By Michelle Richards
Issue #24 • November/December, 1993
How many small engines do you have on your homestead? I counted mine the other day and came up with eight. These engines help me live a simple...
With commonsense planning, you can survive hard times
By Jackie Clay
Issue #55 • January/February, 1999
Today, many people are afraid that hard times are about to descend upon us because of the Y2K computer date problem, also known as the Millennium Bug. Others...
Ribeye Steak with Chianti Sauce
Recipe of the Week
Ribeye Steak with Chianti Sauce
Courtesy of
Ellen Lancer
Ingredients
4 boneless ribeye steaks
2 Tablespoons peanut oil
Salt and pepper
1 Cup Chianti
1/2 Cup beef stock
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon shallots,...
Turkey Tetrazzini
Recipe of the Week
Turkey Tetrazzini
Courtesy of
Katie O'Leary
Ingredients
2-1/2 cups cooked pasta
1-1/2 cups leftover turkey, chopped
1 cup Milk
1 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 cup shredded Swiss Cheese
1/3 cup chopped Onion
1/3 cup fresh sliced Mushrooms
1/4 cup each flour
1/4...
The art of living in small spaces
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By Claire Wolfe
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Issue #92 • March/April, 2005
Long ago, I read that to live in the country you must have the soul of a poet, the dedication...
Baked chili relleno casserole
Recipe of the Week
Baked chili relleno casserole
Courtesy of
Nathele Graham
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
1 8-oz. can whole green chilies
1/2 lb. jack cheese
4 eggs, separated
4 Tbsp. melted butter
Sauce:
1...
Apple-Mango Scallops
Recipe of the Week
Apple-Mango Scallops
Courtesy of
Oliver Del Signore
Ingredients
1 pound sea Scallops
2 firm, tart Apples
1 medium Onion
1 ripe Mango
2 Tablesppons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
Juice of one fresh Lemon
Salt & Pepper
Method
Rinse scallops and set aside. to...
Blueberry wine jam
Recipe of the Week
Blueberry wine jam
Courtesy of
Jan Cook
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen blueberries, unsweetened
4 cups sugar
2 cups berry wine
2 Tbsp. frozen orange...
Sweet potato pudding
Recipe of the Week
Sweet potato pudding
Courtesy of
Larry Cywin
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
6 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. cinnamon
Method
Peel the...
Stuffed Eggplant
Recipe of the Week
Stuffed Eggplant
Courtesy of
Skylar Gillam
Ingredients
4 large eggplants
1/4 cup oil
12 ounces ground pork
12 ounces ground beef
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoons breadcrumbs,...
Two beans and wild asparagus salad
Recipe of the Week
Two beans and wild asparagus salad
Courtesy of
Jackie Clay
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
1/2 cup cut wax beans
1/2 cup canned red kidney beans or other...
Fermented dill pickles
Recipe of the Week
Fermented dill pickles
Courtesy of
Olivia Miller
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
50-60 smooth small cucumbers
1 oz. whole mixed spices
dill
1 lb. pure salt
1 gallon water
1 pint cider...
