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Simple Knitted Dishcloth
This tutorial for a simple knitted dishcloth is perfect for the beginning knitter. You will love making your own handmade dishcloths and they…

Building Freestalls for Cows
Building freestalls for cows is an excellent and simple way to keep them and their bedding nice and clean. Read on for instructions…

How to Chill Raw Milk
You got a cow, you milked it, now what?! Here’s some advice on how to chill raw milk safely and properly. This is…

Sourdough Boule Recipe
Everyone needs a trusty recipe for a beautiful loaf of artisan bread. This sourdough boule recipe is just that and our family has…

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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.
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!