The saying “Love what you have, and you will have what you love” is a simple way to describe the concept of farmhouse living. The farmhouse lifestyle is one that encourages simplicity, resourcefulness, mindfulness and gratitude. When you live the farmhouse lifestyle, you appreciate and treasure what you have, make use of that which is …
Farmhouse cooking uses simple, seasonal ingredients to create hearty meals to share with friends and family. Versions of farmhouse home cooking exist all over the world wherever there are farms and farmers. For this reason, all sorts of ingredients are used in genuine farmhouse recipes. In this article, I explore some of the possibilities for …
These days most people buy bread at the store, and making homemade bread is something of a lost art. This is a shame because there’s nothing better than homemade bread, and when you make your bread at home you can save a great deal of money and enjoy a better level of health. In this …
Soup is a simple and delicious meal that can be enjoyed at any time of year. Using seasonal veggies, meats, pasta and other ingredients make soup the ideal, flexible addition to any authentic farmhouse meal. In this article, we share smart tips to help you learn how to create the best seasonal soups using abundant, …
You may think that it’s very hard to make your own cheese at home, but there are actually quite a few cheese recipes that are very easy. Cheese making has been always an important part of traditional farm cooking. In this article, we will review the many good reasons you should take up cheese making …
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People have been brewing beer for many centuries. Indeed, the early Romans considered beer to be a necessary foodstuff. In the United States, home brewing is a relatively modern idea. In fact, it has only been legal to brew beer at home in the US since 1978. In this article, we provide good reasons why …
It can be very rewarding to set up a small farm business or to convert your homestead into a farm business. You may have a small farm as your homestead or you may simply want to get into the business of food production. In this article, we provide smart tips to help you get started …
When you’re preparing your land for homesteading or for use as a small farm, you’re very likely to need to clear some land. This involves removing unwanted vegetation, underbrush and “trash trees” (fast growing trees that aren’t valuable or useful) as well as removing rocks and other obstructions from the soil. The more cleared land …
The three field system of farming is a simple and effective method of managing land which was used in Europe during the Middle Ages. This technique represents a major advance in agricultural success. Prior to the three field method, farmers used a two field system, in which half of a farmer’s land would be sown …
Knowing what type of soil you have and what type you need for the crops you have in mind is one of the very most important aspects of successful farming. Knowing your soil type will help you choose crops that will be successful, and understanding the quality of your soil will inform you as to …