Bedtime at the Holler: The Duck March You Have to See
Sometimes you think you’ve got the perfect plan: wrap up the day, pour a cup of coffee, and take five quiet minutes to yourself. But if you’ve got ducks, your...
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INSIGHTS, LESSONS, AND PRACTICAL WISDOM
Dig deeper into homesteading life, business insights, and the journey to real freedom. From lessons learned the hard way to practical tips that actually work, these posts share the real stories behind building a self-reliant life on your own terms.
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Got Duck Eggs? Got Dinner!
Sunday night dinner was a bit festive this week: puffy ham and cheese omelet with basmati rice and red cabbage. We offered the recipe for German Red Cabbage so you...
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When You’re Doing Everything Right… and Still Feel Like You’re Failing
You’ve got chickens, raised beds, and a pantry mess. Perhaps you’ve even got a side hustle that brings in some money. Instead of feeling proud or free, you feel... behind....
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Just the Effin’ Recipe: Herbed Chard Garlic Smash
To make Herbed Chard Garlic Smash, you first have to boil potatoes for potato salad and forget what you are doing so that they are too soft for potato salad....
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Rabbit Processing Demo and Open House at The Holler Homestead – June 29
One of the things that drew me to homesteading was the desire to be more responsible about my food—how it’s raised, how it’s processed, and how it ends up on...
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June 8: Homestead Open House + Tomato Wall Build at the Holler
I’ve been hinting at this for months - some changes are afoot at the Holler Homestead. We have been called to open our doors more often and in about a...
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Ground Meat Treat
These are a pre-potluck request in my neighborhood, and Mary says they're why she is invited to so many parties. Alter the recipe as you wish to avoid pre-packaged ingredients...
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Freezer Fare
Nicole Sauce loves German food, and Rouladen may be her favorite German main dish. When a pork butt emerged from the depths of her freezer last week, Nicole decided to...
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From Italy with Pepper
In an extra-ambitious mood, I might use yams without pre-boiling. For the best taste and texture, I'll stick with carb-heavy boiling potatoes. Recipe courtesy of Bon Apétit. Cacio e Pépe...
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The Benefits of Having Chickens – LOOK WHO IS ON REDFIN?
Those of you who listen to my podcast know that we have stopped raising chickens on our homestead as we adjust the design. However, chickens are a really great addition...