Tag Archives: homesteading

How To Render Lard

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Susan

Tweet The last time we purchased a side of pork from a local farmer, we asked him for some of the fat so that we could render lard. It’s been sitting in my freezer. After reading Long Way on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming/Homesteading, Food | Tagged homesteading, lard, pork, render | 21 Comments

The Foxfire Books

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Susan

Tweet Mike and I started dating when he was 13 and I was 14. Most of our “dates” consisted of walking, swimming at the YMCA and making grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup at his parents house. And we spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming/Homesteading, Food, Gardening | Tagged foxfire, gardening, homesteading | 32 Comments

Back to Eden

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Susan

Tweet I absolutely love finding out about gardeners/farmers who are innovative and creative. They help me to realize that after almost 40 years of gardening, I’ve only begun to scratch the surface. I find that exciting! Our infinite God has … Continue reading →