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Food Preservation

Aronia Berry Syrup Recipe - Two Ways (Simple Syrup + Honey Immune Version)

Every year, the aronia bushes on my property produce more berries than I know what to do with. That’s actually why I started making syrup in the first place.

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Homesteading

The Best Farm to Table Cookbooks for Scratch Cooks and Homesteaders (2026)

My favorite farm to table cookbooks for real home cooks - organized by skill level and use case, with picks perfect for homesteaders and scratch cooking beginners.

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Food Preservation

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Honey Instead of Sugar (Soft, Chewy, and Actually NOT Cakey)

I had a big jar of raw honey from our local beekeeper and a family that wanted chocolate chip cookies, so I did what seemed obvious - I just swapped the sugar for honey.

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Food Preservation

How to Make Cultured Buttermilk at Home: Beginner’s Guide (2026)

Two ingredients. A mason jar you already own. Eight hours of patience. That’s all it takes to make real cultured buttermilk at home.

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Chickens

Do Skunks Eat Chickens? What They’re Really After (and How to Protect Your Flock)

Yes, skunks will eat chickens - but what they’re really after is your eggs. An adult hen can put up a real fight, and skunks know it.

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Homesteading

English Shepherd Dog Breed Guide: The Original American Homestead Dog (2026)

The English Shepherd is the original American farm dog - perfect for homesteads with kids and chickens. Here’s everything you need to know about this breed.

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Chickens

GoodEgg Wash Review: Is This Shark Tank Egg Cleaner Worth It for Backyard Chickens? (2025)

GoodEgg Wash is an enzyme-based egg cleaner made by GoodEggStuff - designed specifically for cleaning farm fresh eggs from backyard chickens without letting soap chemicals penetrate the shell.

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Gardening

Where to Find Ground Cherries Near You (+ How to Grow a Ridiculous Harvest at Home)

Ground cherries have been growing in Pennsylvania Dutch gardens since at least 1837 - and somehow most people have still never heard of them.

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Chickens

How Long Can Eggs Survive in an Incubator Without Power? (2026)

If your power just went out with eggs in the incubator, take a breath - most eggs can survive up to 12 hours without power at normal room temperature.

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