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Dairy Cow Names
You’re about to have a new cow! It’s time to pick out the perfect name. Here’s a list of over one hundred great…
Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe
Here in Alaska, blueberry picking season is a highlight of our summer. We love to go out into the woods and pick gallons…
Pesto Salmon Recipe
This pesto salmon recipe is healthy and full of flavor. It’s a quick way to dress up a standard salmon fillet, which is…
Instant Pot Halibut
Looking for a simple way to cook up your favorite white fish? Instant Pot halibut is quick and easy and produces delicious, flaky…
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I’m lisa
I was born, but not raised, in Alaska and now I’m back with my own family, living a simpler life in our little log home in the woods. We keep honeybees, milk our Jersey dairy cows, and raise poultry for meat and eggs. Here I share farm fresh recipes inspired by Alaskan ingredients, rustic, handmade projects, and homesteading tips. Thanks for stopping by!
Healthy and Easy Recipes for your family
Sourdough, wild caught fish, garden produce, freshly laid eggs, raw milk, and honey from our bees are some of our favorite ingredients for hearty, wholesome meals.
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Homesteading
We live on a small farm in the interior of Alaska where we raise Jersey cows, honeybees, chickens, and waterfowl. We hunt and fish and gather what we can.
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Free Printable Beekeeping Records
Being an organized beekeeping is an important part of maintaining a healthy, thriving colony of bees. There’s a lot of information to keep track of. Here are 7 printable pages for hive checks, equipment lists, honey extraction, and more!