Happy Homesteader

11/04/2020

Simple Laundry Soap suitable for hand or machine washing.
Mix together:
1/2 cup pure organic Soap Flakes
1/2 cup pure organic Baking Soda
1 cup pure organic Washing Soda
1 cup pure organic Borax
Store in a closed container.
Use 2tbsp to 1/4 cup per load of laundry.

11/04/2020

Hardtack. What is it, and what the hell to do with it? (link in bio)

23/07/2017

How to Can Food: "Canning: Cold Pack Method" circa 1920

almost canning time.

more at http://food.quickfound.net 'For the benefit of those unfamiliar with the simplicity of the One Period Cold Pack Method (as approved by the U.S. Gover...

21/07/2017

The Wartime Kitchen & Garden

dried apple rings, onion ropes, preserving eggs, and a bit of history of waste not want not.

I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! This footage was sent to me by the CREATOR on a disc and this is the most I can't get off the disc as I do not have the correct so...

24/03/2017

Silky Smooth Homemade Deodorant

This smooth and creamy 100% Natural deodorant is effective, cheap and easy to make. Some homemade deodorants use Baking Soda, which I found to be irritating to my skin. The arrowroot which has natural drying properties (I use it on it's own for a Dry Shampoo), works very well on it's own here. Don't be afraid to get creative and experiment with ingredients and scents. [ 215 more words ]

https://happyhomesteadermag.wordpress.com/2016/01/12/deodorant

This smooth and creamy 100% Natural deodorant is effective, cheap and easy to make. Some homemade deodorants use Baking Soda, which I found to be irritating to my skin. The arrowroot which has natu…

24/03/2017

Quick and easy low sugar, healthy jam (or what to do with strawberries that have seen better days). 🍓

In a saucepan on medium heat combine: 2 cups or so stemmed, fresh or squishy old strawberries, 1 tablespoon sugar or honey. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon then more often as the jam begins to break down and bubble to avoid burning. Simmer a total of 15 minutes. Jar for a week in the fridge, or properly can for longer storage. Mmm jam.

24/03/2017

Naturally Tinted Lip Balm

Now in the SHOP: A long lasting, smooth and silky Lip Gloss. Made of 100% pure, natural and organic ingredients. Packaged in a perfectly pocket sized 0.25oz tin with clear lid. Tint Available in Un-tinted, Hibiscus (for a faint berry tint, shown above), or Beet Root (for a faint reddish tint). Scent A subtly seductive and oh so kissable blend of pure Vanilla and Cinnamon essential oils. [ 95 more words ]

https://happyhomesteadermag.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/naturally-tinted-lip-balm

Now in the SHOP: A long lasting, smooth and silky Lip Gloss. Made of 100% pure, natural and organic ingredients. Packaged in a perfectly pocket sized 0.25oz tin with clear lid. Tint Available in Un…

27/10/2014

Pan del Dia de los Mu***os y Calabaza en Tacha

tradition.

October begins preparation for my favorite tradition, Dia De Los Mu***os. You can't forget the dead nor should you, and in addition you should bake for them. two simple recipes from the center of M...

21/10/2014

Spicy Chicken Soup

Chicken Soup, my way.

Nothing better on fall day than a hot bowl of spicy chicken soup. My tiny, ex-pat American abuela living in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico used to make a soup similar to this for me when i was a kid...

08/02/2014

Hummus

mmm...perfect healthy snack

This fresh, yummy hummus takes 5 minutes to make and will keep in the fridge for several weeks if properly stored. Perfect as a quick and healthy snack. Recipe 1 16oz can Chickpeas 1/4 cup tahini 1...

04/01/2014

Spicy Chipotle Two Bean Vegetarian Chili

perfect for a cold, snowy day

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 2 stalk celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded a...

20/06/2013

Natural Ginger Ale Recipe - Homemade Fermented Probiotic Drink

via Frugally Sustainable

This homemade natural ginger ale recipe uses a culture to create a traditional fermented drink that contains probiotics and enzymes.

26/03/2013

Happy National Spinach Day!

Happy National Spinach Day

Well, I have to admit I didn't know it was National Spinach Day until a friend on Instagram clued me in, but really...what day isn't spinach day?! (or juice day for that matter) Blender Breakfast (...

15/02/2013

Fennel-Carrot Soup with Ginger

thought i'd share a recipe from a pretty good blog, Garum Factory. I liked the addition of fennel to a carrot soup. enjoy

After the complexities of the Blue Zone, we thought some simple pressure-cooker* recipes would make a welcome change of pace. Fennel-Carrot Soup with Ginger is the first of 4 or 5 PC posts (vo...

01/02/2013

Seed Savers Exchange: Passing on our Garden Heritage

on seeds. Time to start thinking towards spring.

Feb 10, 2013—San Luis Obispo, CA Diane Ott Whealy: Talk, Book Signing, Community Seed Exchange. SLO Seed Exchange Details

30/01/2013

Organic Cotton Facial Round Makeup Remover Pad - VANILLA - 7 Pack - Reusable Washable Cotton Ball Fa

waste less. save more.
Simple ideas for a better life, whether you make them yourself or support local, independent craftsmen.

Organic Cotton Facial Round Makeup Remover Pad - VANILLA - 7 Pack - Reusable Washable Cotton Ball Facial Wipes These sweet little facial rounds

30/01/2013

Herb Crostini

Quick and simple. Crostini is a great use for day old bread, and part of this week's Cine Meccanica menu. Enjoy!

Crostini is a great use for home dried herbs, and is my current favorite snack. Crostini, meaning “little toasts” in Italian, it is easy to make, works great as a use for day old bread, and keeps f...

04/12/2012

Cauliflower, Leek, Potato Soup

A member of the onion and garlic family, leeks have a uniquely wonderful, almost sweet flavor. They are a rich source of vitamins C & A, and Folate. If new to cooking with leeks, have no fear, it couldn't be simpler. Choose firm, stalks without withered tops. Remove tough, green tops, slice lengthwise and rinse thoroughly to remove sandy soil they are grown in. That's it. Enjoy!

Ingredients 1 head Cauliflower, chopped 2 Leeks, chopped (use the white and light green portion) 1 Red Potato, chopped with skin on 1 tablespoons Butter 2 tablespoon Olive Oil 2 cups Chicken Stock ...

15/11/2012

Pumpkin Harvest Puree

Pumpkin Puree & what to do with all those seeds!

Just a quick note on pumpkin puree preparation. Whether you’re pulling them out of your garden or picking them up half price after halloween (jack o lantern pumpkins aren’t as flavorful...

13/11/2012

The Devil’s Apple Water

Apple Water: This is given as a sustenance when the stomach is too weak to bear broth. It may be made thus, – Pour boiling water on roasted apples; Let them stand three hours, then strain and sweeten lightly: – Or it may be made thus, – Peel and slice tart apples, add some sugar and lemon-peel; then pour some boiling water over the whole, and let it stand covered by the fire, more than an hour.
- The American Frugal Housewife, Published 1833

During a minute of downtime last week, amid a rush of volunteer organizing and fundraising (NYCVMS for Hurricane Relief) for the devastated community in the Rockaways (among so many others in the ...

12/10/2012

Fall Harvest Soup: Kale, White Bean & Sweet Potato

perfect fall soup

Ingredients (serves 6) 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 sweet potatoes, skin on, cut into 1/2″ pieces 1/2 bunch kale, about 4 cups loosely packed 1 cup dry white cannelli beans 8 cups homem...

09/09/2012

Spicy Beet Pasta with Swiss Chard

Beets are highly nutritious. Their unique pigment protects against coronary artery disease and stroke. lower cholesterol levels within the body, and have anti-aging effects.

Ingredients: serves 4 1 box whole grain Linguini pasta 4 cups Swiss Chard, chopped and loosely packed 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 large beet, quartered 4 ‘on the vine’ (medium) tomatoes, quarte...

29/08/2012

It's Wednesday...which means I'm busy cooking for 30 or so bikers. See you at the Cine Meccanica flicks!

29/08/2012

Happy Homesteader's cover photo

19/06/2012

Taking on contributing writers here at HH. I know all of you closet Homesteaders have secret urges to raise chickens, keep bees on your roofs, and worm compost in a tenement apt...Though that last one doesn't have a great success rate so far...anyway, this is your opportunity to try out those hair brained schemes and get rich and famous doing it...ok, well at least get, umm..read. So, Become a contributing author NOW!

19/06/2012

Wash Day: Savon de Marseille

clean and natural.

I do my best to keep everything in my life simple, natural and ecologically responsible. When it comes to wash day, the bulk of my laundry is done by hand in the sink and hung to air dry around the...

18/02/2012

Homemade Coffee Liquor

coffee!

Coffee is a passion I share with a group of amazing Barista friends in New York City. The variety of wonderful, fair and direct trade beans available, roasted locally by Counter Culture, Stumptown ...

13/01/2012

Pasta with Meat Sauce: Healthy Like

Pasta with Meat Sauce: Healthy Like

Bison, Tomato Stew with Kale & Spaghetti Squash Healthy, fresh and flavorful, and using Spaghetti Squash as a pasta alternative, this is a wonderful, quick meal. This is not spaghetti-o's in...

12/01/2012

Urban Composting: how to convince your building that it’s cool.

Urban Composting: how to convince your building that it’s cool.

It's January 10th and I am pleased to announce that I have already fulfilled a resolution! Never mind that it was a resolution made back in 2010. This weekend we inaugurated a volunteer-run, co...

11/01/2012

Beer

Beer with a kick!

I first became obsessed with chile powder in beer on a trip to Patzcuaro, Michoacan Mexico in 2007. In the Zucalo, a cart vendor served up unbelievably fresh and delicious Ceviche, which in itself ...

07/01/2012

Carrot Soup with Kale Chips & Goat Cheese

Carrot Soup with Kale Chips & Goat Cheese

I love vegetable soups, especially on a chilly winter day. Quick and easy, and a great use of those veggies that have lost their crunch. Carrot is a staple, but using the base of stock, veggies, an...

07/01/2012

Kale Chips with Garlic

mmmm...kale

Kale chips make a wonderfully crunchy, healthy vitamin packed topping for everything from soups and stir-fries, or crumbled onto popcorn. The dark green chips also make a great addition to crudites...

05/01/2012

Chicken Stock

Stock is a base of so many dishes. Why not have your own on hand?

I make stock out of many combinations. This is what I happened to have in the fridge today. Onions, bones and bay leaves is the base, use any other vegetables you have on hand to fill out the stock...

30/12/2011

Butter, simply.

B is for Butter

Yes, butter should be used in moderation and because of this why not make a choice to use only your very one home made, fresh and natural butter? It has a great flavor and since you don't plan on e...

19/12/2011

Cold Carrot & Beet Salad

one of my favorites

Just in time for Chanukah, here's a simple recipe for Cold Curried Carrots. It's great as a side dish, and keeps in the fridge for about a week. This dish is a variation on a classic, kosher recipe...