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Who doesn’t love a haystack?
If you’ve never heard of haystacks, come read today’s blog post and find out what you’ve been missing!!
Make a Charcoal Poultice the Clean and Neat way
If you’ve ever made a charcoal poultice, you know it can be a messy process!
Here is a great way to make a neat and clean (and easy) charcoal poultice as a maturely remedy!
Healthier No Bake Cookies
Did you eat No Bake Cookies growing up? They have always been hard to resist for me! So gooey and sweet and chocolatey! Some people call these boiled cookies, or Novaks. I always wondered if “Novak” was just a local version of NoBake. If you say it fast a few times they start to sound…
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Hobo Pies!!
Have you tried Hobo Pies? Today I’m giving you a blast from the past! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and talk about Hobo Pies! When I was young–like 12-16, my brothers and I joined the Pathfinders! We made some seriously wonderful memories in that club (kind of like scout clubs, for boys and…
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Roasted Garbanzos with Fresh Redbuds & Vetch
This post contains affiliate links Roasted Garbanzos for a Quick, Hearty Breakfast I like to roast a skillet full of garbanzos for a quick, high protein meal. They are ready in no time, and make a breakfast that sticks to your ribs, but not your middle! Pair roasted Garbanzos with with toast or potatoes, fresh…
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Mom’s Granola ❤️
Did your mom make granola growing up? Mine did, and now the recipe is out! I’m so thankful for my Mom’s Granola!
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Hearty Red Lentil Soup
Hearty Red Lentil Soup for a Warming Winter Meal Have you tried red lentils? I’ve gone for most of my life mostly unaware of red lentils. I’ve eaten plenty of ordinary brown lentils, and green split peas, but somehow missed knowing about the red lentils. So…in case you’re like me: Let me introduce you to…
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Salted Caramel Date Fudge—A Vegan & Gluten Free Recipe
Super Simple Recipe for Salted Caramel Date Fudge 4 Ingredients, unlimited options! This is a recipe that I learned of while hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Another mom, whom I’d never met before, randomly popped out with this recipe, which intrigued me. I liked that it was: Simple–just 3-4 ingredients! Raw Vegan…
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Fresh Holiday Cranberry Sauce
Simply Delicious Fresh Holiday Cranberry Sauce If you’re looking for the most delicious cranberry relish recipe to serve at your holiday table, this is it! This post may contain affiliate links So Yummy! We first sampled this cranberry sauce while visiting a church friend’s home sometime after Thanksgiving one year. I couldn’t get enough of…
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Homemade Vegan Yogurt. Yes, You CAN Do It Yourself!
Vegan Yogurt—A Plant-Based delight Vegan Yogurt is delicious, rich in probiotics that help your gut and immune system, and satisfying. Although you can buy ready-made vegan yogurt? it tends to be expensive and loaded with sugar, which sort of negates all those good benefits! This post contains affiliate links. The good news about Vegan yogurt–you…
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Perfectly Plant Based Pesto
Enjoy this recipe for plant based (vegan) pesto, made with fresh basil!
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Homestead Blog Hop 269 & Christmas Lists
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! ”What do you want for Christmas?” Isn’t that the question of the month? More for children, but for adults too, the pressing question is, “What’s on your Christmas wish list?” So, do you have a Christmas wish list? If so, what’s on it? For me, I’ve had a difficult…
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Vegan Parmesan Cheese Crumbles
Simple, easy recipe for plant based Parmesan cheese crumbles This recipe is the product of my memory, and a unique story shared by a friend. This post contains affiliate links Not long ago, a friend and I chatted about pizza and vegan cheese. I normally make a cashew cheese sauce for pizza and lasagna, haystacks,…
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Homestead Blog Hop 266 & Thanksgiving Amid Trials
Ridge Haven Homestead Blog, Family, Healthy at Home/Home Remedies/Herbs, Home-cooked Goodness, Homestead Blog Hop!, Homesteading Journey
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! Thanksgiving Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. Today is the day our family will get together for our annual celebration. Of course we have been looking forward to this day with great anticipation. Yet, just a few hours ago (as in 4 am), I believed we’d have to sit this gathering…
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7 Reasons to Bring Back the Old-Fashioned Work Bee!
Ridge Haven Homestead Blog, Character development, Family, Home-Built Cabin, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons, Homesteading Journey, Practical skills, Recipes
What is a Work Bee, and what is so wonderful about one? If you’ve ever read some of the old stories, like the Little House on the Prairie books or stories from former pioneer times, you may have come across the idea of a work bee. Depending on the nature of the project needed help…
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