231: Count cash, not carbs

231: Count cash, not carbs

Today I discuss another way to think about the honest “what and how much” of the food you’re eating, and it all has to do with money.

I delve into rations, bank accounts, dinner plates, privilege… and lots more. Things are gonna get spicy. 😉

Homemade Pancake Mix: Hearty and Filling!

Homemade Pancake Mix: Hearty and Filling!

I love keeping this hearty homemade pancake mix on hand. They have a hint of nutmeg and are way more filling than traditional pancakes.

206: Cooking Tips You Need to Hear

206: Cooking Tips You Need to Hear

Whether you consider yourself a beginner or an expert, Chef Donna has tips that will help you become more efficient and creative in your homestead kitchen.

Duck Nuggets

Duck Nuggets

What’s for supper tonight? Duck nuggets. I bet you didn’t know that duck nuggets are a thing. Let me show you how I make them (with either all-purpose or almond flours) so you can make these fancy nuggies for your family, too. (Hint: you can use any kind of meat for these, but duck just seems so fancy, right?)

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

An easy and delicious pumpkin pie for those who can’t eat crust, don’t like crust, or don’t have time to make crust.

life together (and cinnamon sugar donut muffins): itty bitty thoughts

life together (and cinnamon sugar donut muffins): itty bitty thoughts

Today seemed like a good day to bake Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins. So I did. (Yes, the recipe is at the bottom) (Note: In an effort to spend less time on social media, I’m going back to a short daily update here at my website. 

81: DIY your Pantry with Kris Bordessa

81: DIY your Pantry with Kris Bordessa

Have you ever walked through the grocery store and looked at all those pre-made items like mayo, ketchup, and sour cream? Have you ever wondered how you could DIY your pantry and start making those things yourself? I had the opportunity to talk with Kris 

How to Brine and Smoke a Chicken

How to Brine and Smoke a Chicken

One of our favorite ways to prepare a chicken is to smoke it, so I’d love to share with you the steps we use to brine and smoke a chicken for our dining enjoyment. Bonus: this recipe will also work for a turkey! (Don’t want 

How to make homemade bacon

How to make homemade bacon

If you’re like me, you know that bacon is the stuff that dreams are made of. I really believe that through the power of bacon, we can make the world a better place. With that in mind, I’m gonna show you how to make homemade 

73: Homemade Chicken Broth — it’s easier than you think!

73: Homemade Chicken Broth — it’s easier than you think!

The great thing about raising meat chickens is that we have a lot of chickens in our freezer—which means we often having chicken for dinner! Because of that, we’ve often got chicken carcasses or frames leftover to use. We’re all about using as much of