This is the first installment of a multi-part series on how we turned two shipping containers (conexes) into a four-stall barn, milking parlor, and feed storage room. Please note: I will not be giving any prices during this series. Prices are always changing. You may choose to do some of the jobs yourself that we …
Shipping Container Barn: Part 1 – Planning the Location Read More »
Nothing ruins a perfectly good day in the barn like slipping and falling into the mud. Having the right waterproof chore boots will keep your feet dry and your footing secure. No outdoor professional – or dedicated enthusiast – is without a sturdy pair or two (or three). Even if you’re not a farmer like …
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Recently, I wrote an article on the best pocket knives for sharpness, ease of use, comfort and durability. If you haven’t read that one, you can find it here: The Sharpest Pocket Knives For Everyday Use. In that article, you’ll see that I ranked the Kershaw Blur as one of my all-time favorites, but I …
Meat grinders are useful tools that help us in our quest to nurture our inner homesteader and our “wherever you are, you can do this!” attitude. Choosing the best meat grinder for your needs and budget can be a daunting task, but I can help! Homesteaders of all skill levels and in all stages …
Back To The Grind – Reviews of The Best Meat Grinders Read More »
Ever since we got a 3D Printer and I learned how to use it, there’s a new thing my parents always ask me whenever I’m back at the homestead: “Hey James, can you print this for me?” A friend in my reenactment group once mentioned to me, “Why are you trying to print things all …
Before we moved to Alaska and became dairy goat owners, I was a professional cake decorator. More specifically, I was a competition professional cake decorator. I competed in sugar art shows in Texas and Oklahoma, and my work was published in magazines. This cookie recipe is the only recipe I used when I competed in …
The Best Roll-Out Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Make Read More »
Royal icing is an amazing type of icing. Not only can you make decorations with it ahead of time to use on cakes and cookies at a later date, you can thin it down and use it as a decorative glaze. It seems like it would be hard to make, but it’s actually quite easy, …
You knew goat cheese is a versatile ingredient, but did you know that you can make some lovely rich cookies with it? You can, and I’m going to show you how incredibly easy they are to make. Adding goat cheese to pre-made sugar cookie dough will add a delightful chewiness and subtle complexity that will …
We live in a world that moves very, very fast. It’s difficult to keep up with it. We want to get as much done as our friends and family and all those perfect moms on Pinterest, all while looking glamorous and not breaking a sweat. It’s hard. And then we see some other thing that …
Do you need a little reward to give your 4H kids? Or a stocking stuffer for Christmas? Perhaps a fundraising idea for your local farm club? These adorable bracelets with little goat charms are a quick, easy (and inexpensive!) gift that you can make in no time. The really fun thing about making these little …
