Homestead

Sourdough Croissants

Click here for pdf Ingredients (all measurements are by weight): 435g flour 10g salt 55g sugar 75g cold water 140g scalded milk (cooled) 125 active sourdough starter 55g unsalted butter, cubed and room temperature 250 g cold unsalted butter 1 egg for a wash Before you begin, scald your milk and leave... View more

Sourdough Hamburger Buns

This is a big one for me. We don't usually have (veggie) burgers. So.... we never have hamburger buns. However, in my local food redistribution box I have been getting several packages of veggie burgers. Having no buns, and not really a strong desire to buy store bought buns, I of course turned to my... View more

National Pharmacy Day

It will continually boggle my mind when people are skeptics to herbalism and natural remedies, yet will swallow whatever pill big Pharma throws their way without a second thought. It's national pharmacy day, and I grew up with my father being a pharmacist and my brother has recently received his doctorate in pharmaceuticals (congrats again... View more

DIY Natural Skin Care

Why natural skin care? Our skin is our largest organ and should be treated with care. While being a barrier for our insides, it also a sponge and soaks up most of the elements we put on it. This is why it is so important to use natural, toxin free products in our skin care... View more

Wild Chia Seeds

Ch ch chia. Have you used chia seeds before? Sometime we put them in water to drink or use them to thicken puddings, jellies, and smoothies. They are full of vitamins and minerals and offer a range of health benefits like fiber, protein, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and more 😮 You can find more about... View more

Sourdough Bread Master Recipe

Ingredients: 150g levain (active sourdough starter) 750g bread flour 300g all-purpose flour 800g water 1.5-2 tablespoons salt Instructions: Place levain in mixing bowl and add water. Use your hands or wooden spoon to combine. Next, add flour and stir until no dry spots remain. Cover with damp towel to hydrate. 1-4 hours. Add salt on... View more

DIY Thieves Foaming Hand Soap

Foaming hand soap is one of the easiest household items to make yourself. It's also very cost effective as it's mostly water. Why make it yourself? Well, think of how many sinks are in your house that need soap next to it. Think of how often you need to replace those bottles of soap. With... View more

Fresh Flower Leis

Does anything say Hawaii more than fresh flower leis? They are so beautiful, and you instantly feel like life couldn't be better when you wear one. What's even better is that they are actually quite easy to make and can be completely biodegradable. I love me some zero waste crafts! Alright, lets start with flower... View more

Build A Bowl

As a vegetarian family I often get asked what we mainly eat for dinner. I usually say tacos or bowls. I eventually realized people didn’t know what I meant by bowls... So, I wanted to make a quick reference for you on how to build a bowl and how to make the same meal pleasing... View more

Sourdough Raised Donuts

I love donuts. We usually go and get donuts every week. So bad I know, but oh so good. I was trying to think what I was going to post for national donut day on social media when the idea finally and thankfully popped into my head- SOURDOUGH DONUTS!! brilliant, why did I never think... View more

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