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Blueberry Tart Recipe
Thanks to the abundance of wild blueberries here in Alaska, I have an equally abundant collection of recipes for them. This blueberry tart…
How to Make Blueberry Sauce
Are you enjoying your summer bounty of fresh wild blueberries? Or maybe you have some still frozen from the previous year. I’ll show…
Top Bar Beekeeping
Top bar beekeeping is an exciting way to keep bees that you might not be familiar with! Whether you have experience with beekeeping…
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…
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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!