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Reactivating Dehydrated Sourdough Starter
If you have purchased or have been gifted a dehydrated sourdough starter or have made your own dehydrated sourdough, this is a quick...
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Mountain Girls Homestead
A Holistic Approach to Homesteading
Pressing Bits of Sunshine: Art of Flower Pressing
The art of pressed flowers can be dated as far back as 16th century Japan in an arrangement called Oshibana. And even today, most will agree that there is just something so sweet and sentimental about a single dried flower or a whole arrangement. Through my own trial and error, I have found this technique to be a great way to start one’s pressed flower endeavors.
In the Kitchen
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- 4 min
Mineral Veggie Salt: A Healthier Alternative to Table Salt
Every summer, and towards the middle of September, I take the summer’s bounty of my garden vegetables, and either can them for my kitchen...
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- 4 min
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
When September comes around, it's all about the pumpkin: breads, rolls, cookies, soups, and of course, pie! But one of the best autumn...
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- 3 min
Old-Fashioned Wood Stove Top Zucchini Bread
When the summer's bounty of zucchini rolls in, I like to freeze the shredded zucchini for winter time baking. I have adapted this recipe...
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- 3 min
Rustic Rice Pudding: With Leftover Rice
I have fond memories eating rice pudding when I was growing up. My dad loved it and my mom made it frequently during the winter months....
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- 3 min
Rustic Cast Iron Gingerbread
I love this old-fashioned gingerbread recipe. For those of us who like to challenge themselves and bake on their wood stove, bake from...
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- 3 min
Hearty Mountain Flap Jacks With Blue Cornmeal
This is one of the most nutritious, hearty flap jacks you will ever make! Have you baked with blue cornmeal before? Are you looking for a...
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- 6 min
Homemade Beef Jerky: A Survival Food
What are the benefits to making your own homemade beef jerky? Making homemade beef jerky is just one effective and efficient way to...
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- 5 min
Huckleberry Ice Cream: Berry Lover's Most Wanted
Huckleberries are highly sought after towards the end of summer in the Northwest. In Montana, so many huckleberry creations, like syrup,...
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How to Make Leek Powder: Preserving a Superfood
Leeks are a member of the allium family (garlic and onions). They are considered a "super food", meaning they are high in nutrients....
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Garden Egg Bake
Do you have a large family and need an easy, nutritious dish that will give you at least two meals? Do you need a large meal for a...
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- 3 min
Loaded Mountain Trail Mix
I make this trail mix with hunting season in mind. It's a great trail mix for those of us who hike out in the woods all day hunting and...
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- 3 min
Three Sisters Garden Tea
My three favorite herbs, Rosemary, Sage and Peppermint, grow beautifully in my garden. There has been a lot of tea parties in my home,...
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- 3 min
Nourishing Kefir Smoothie
This rich, nutritious packed smoothie is made with blackberries, banana and fresh kefir milk. Kefir milk is loaded with nutrition, from...
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- 3 min
Sugar-Free Fruit Leather
I enjoy making fruit leather any time of the year. This recipe was made at the end of July, and I was able to get a hold of a couple of...
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- 4 min
Wild Huckleberry Muffins
My history with huckleberries goes way back into my childhood with so many fond memories of foraging for huckleberries with my parents...
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- 6 min
Homemade Kefir Milk
Kefir milk has amazing health benefits! What is kefir milk? It is a cultured, fermented drink, using cow's milk or goats milk. It's made...
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- 3 min
Healthy Zucchini and Kielbasa Dish
This is my favorite go to summer meal (one skillet dish) when we have an abundant zucchini harvest. When the freezer has several loaves...
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- 3 min
Orzo, Swiss Chard, Basil and Beans Soup
This is a perfect one-pan dish to make with leftover chicken roast. When the weekdays are busy, and I have leftovers, especially chicken...
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- 5 min
Wild Rose Mojito Mint Tea
There is something very beautiful and rewarding in making your own tea. Whether you buy herbs or grow your own, experimenting with...
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- 6 min
The Nitty-Gritty of Preparedness: Part One
When you read the word preparedness, what does it mean to you? What do you think about when you hear it? Does this word have meaning or...
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