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Up until a year ago, I didn't even know about this specific breed of hogs, how they differ from the modern breeds, and how to raise them. But after reading "Saving the Guinea Hogs: The Recovery of an American Homestead Breed" by Cathy Payne, I was so excited to get started.| Melissa K. Norris
Perennial plants can be the secret weapon to increase food production on your homestead with less hands on time. Best part, you can easily sneak them into your landscaping and yard to get a great| Melissa K. Norris
Welcome! One of the old forms of food preservation is fermenting and curing meat. It's also one of the tastiest in artisan salamis, pepperoni, aged cheeses, and of course, bacon, just to name a few. Not| Melissa K. Norris
I saw this picture on Facebook last week and started drooling. Seriously, doesn't it make your mouth water? I contacted the lovely baker and she graciously accepted my offer to share her recipe with all| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to plant garlic in the fall for a huge garlic harvest the following summer. Click for the best tips on planting and growing garlic.| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to cook leather britches (a 200-year-old preservation method for green beans). With this recipe, dried green beans never tasted so good!| Melissa K. Norris
Garlic and dill are paired with a salty brine that creates perfectly crisp pickled asparagus spears every time! Get the recipe here.| Melissa K. Norris
This hot spinach and artichoke dip recipe is easy to make and comes together in about 30 minutes. Served with chips or bread, it's a sure hit.| Melissa K. Norris
Old-Fashioned Cooking for a Busy Home Simple and easy time-tested from scratch meals using wholesome ingredients without processed and questionable items.| Melissa K. Norris
