How to Make Sourdough Starter

 Before yeast was commercially available, people made sourdough bread by capturing wild yeasts from the air in a process called fermentation. Fermentation is gaining a lot of attention lately because of all the health benefits including making food more easily digestible, the presence of good bacteria (think yogurt), etc.

FUN FACT: Alaskan Prospectors used to carry sourdough starter with them because they didn’t know when they would be able to buy supplies.

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DIY Old Shirt Mat

Home Made Moist Chocolate Cake

 

This cocoa-based cake is deeply chocolaty and incredibly moist. It surprises me every single time with how good it is for something so easy. It is a great emergency cake to have in your repertoire for forgotten birthdays, last-minute visitors, or urgent Friday night chocolate cravings. Click the link below to see how to make this great looking cake.

Home Made Moist Chocolate Cake

12 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Homestead Property

 

 

The Prairie Homestead website shares ” 12 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Homestead Property “.

Ok, raise your hand if you one day dream of moving to the country and acquiring a homestead ?

Yes, there are things you should ask yourself before making the big leap.

This article will get you started towards the right direction.

What questions would you add to the list ?

 

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 http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2013/08/12-questions-to-ask-before-you-buy-a-homestead-property.html

BALL AMERICAN HERITAGE COLLECTION VINTAGE JARS

 

I am so excited for these to be released!  I have so many plans....

BALL AMERICAN HERITAGE COLLECTION VINTAGE JARS

Treadle Sewing Machine Advice

More Than A Little Advice & An Extensive Bonus Sewing Rant

You love to sew.
Or perhaps you are looking for a sensible off grid sewing machine and think you’d like to buy a treadle sewing machine but don’t know where to start or what to look for?
Maybe you are worried that all treadle sewing machines are expensive antiques and you can’t afford one?
Or you’re concerned that you’ll have to do without a zigzag stitch or machine made button holes if you use one?
Or maybe you don’t know how to sew but would like to learn?
Well grab a spool of thread and get ready to sew – because I’m about to give you some practical and very basic advice on one of my favorite off-grid topics – treadle sewing machines!
WHAT IS A TREADLE SEWING MACHINE?
A treadle sewing machine is simply a sewing machine that is powered by what you ate for breakfast instead of electricity.

Read more about them here....

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How To Make Your Own Pain Relief Lotion Bars

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Got sore or tired muscles? Then we have the perfect solution for you!
These DIY pain relief solid lotion bars are packed full of ingredients that help to relieve pain such as Arnica oil, menthol crystals and peppermint essential oil. Plus, it also contains wonderful moisturizing ingredients such as coconut oil, Shea butter and beeswax.
Pain Relief + Moisturizer + Smells Amazing = WIN!
Click the link to find out how to make your own pain relief lotion bars

How To Make Your Own Pain Relief Lotion Bars