DIY Broths from Kitchen Scraps
I’m one of those people who really loves soups and stews. A good soup simmering on the stove makes a house feel like home, it offers comfort during stressful...
How To Tan Hides With Egg
The Lady of the House worked extensively on the hides of our first two rabbit litters, and did a fantastic job. Much of the time, I was a secondary...
How to Make Black Garlic For Boosting Your Immune System
Black Garlic is sometimes called fermented, however, the process is more like slow-roasting. Whole garlic cloves are held for 2 to 6 weeks at a temperature of 140 F....
Do Seeds Really Expire?
We've all heard the news reports of seeds discovered in ancient tombs that germinated when they were planted; even the seeds you purchase are labelled with dates of expiration...
Sour Tea Helps You Avoid High Blood Pressure
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. Unfortunately, many of them are unaware they have it or of the damage that...
19 Early Pioneers Tools That Are Still Working Today
Setting out for the frontier in the 19th century was nothing like moving to a new city today. You weren’t moving to a place with a fully developed infrastructure, where...
How to Make a Natural Remedy for Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a serious issue, nothing to trifle with. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 48 million people suffer from some form of food...
How to Use Herbs and Make Your Own Cold Medicines at Home
Most of us know the signs when it comes to coping with colds and flu, and try to get through it. We have a lot of natural treatments for...
How to Heat Up A Room with Cooking Oil
Yesterday evening I had a couple of friends over for a kick-ass movie night. Of course, you know how these things usually turned out – after the second movie,...
How To Pickle Meat
Brining has been a common method of preserving meat, at least as far back as the 18th century, to ensure it did not go to waste. Due to its...
