Kitchen Items

“Must have” items for your homestead kitchen.

Silicone Treat Mold

Silicone Treat Mold

Silicone Treat Mold

Silicone Treat Mold

This is the mold tray we use to freeze extra eggs in.  When we have extra eggs from our chickens, we simply break them open, scramble them and freeze them in the individual mold spaces.  The eggs freeze quickly and can be popped easily from the molds and stored in plastic containers or plastic bags in the freezer for later use.  When freezing, the mold works best if placed on a cookie sheet or other solid surface.  

The molds are actually designed for making mini sponge cakes or cheesecakes.  According to the manufacturer, they are dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe.    

 The overall size of the mold is 13″ x 8.4″ x 0.79″ so they don’t take much space to store.    The six cavities measure 3.3″ x 0.75″.  

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Grain Maker Grain Mill Model No. 99

Grain Maker Grain Mill Model No. 99

GrainMaker Grain Mill Model No. 99

GrainMaker Grain Mill Model No. 99

We have been grinding flour for over 30 years.  For us, there is nothing better than baked goods made with fresh ground flour.   It is hands down our most favorite grain mill (we own several).  It costs a little more than the others, but if you are a heavy user, this one will serve you well and is well worth the money.  Ours has a permanent place in the kitchen and is utilized daily.    

In addition to wheat berries, we also grind oats, buckwheat groats, corn, millet, quinoa, dried beans, dried peas, rice, and more.   This mill handles them all with ease.  Even Durum wheat, which can be hard and difficult, is no problem for this mill.  WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

While we use the hand crank, it should be noted that there is an option to have the mill motorized.  For us, it takes less than 5 minutes to hand grind enough flour for a loaf of bread, so we see no need for the motorized option.   Also, the base of the mill has four holes for bolting to a surface.  We highly recommend that the mill is bolted to a good surface to prevent movement.  

All parts of this mill are made in the USA. 

We are NOT affiliated with GrainMaker, however, we absolutely love their product and want others to know as well.  

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Organic Herbs and Spices

Mountain Rose Herbs

Mountain Rose Herbs

Organic Herbs and Spices
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We have used Mountain Rose Herbs as a supplier for herbs and spices for decades.  They are by-far one of the most respectable organic suppliers we have ever met.  We believe in their high quality products.  Everything we have ever ordered comes packaged well.  

In addition to their high quality herbs and spices, they also sell loose leaf teas.  If you have not tried loose leaf teas, you are missing out of one of the simple pleasures of life.  Nearly daily we are sipping on one of their teas.    We highly recommend the Ancient Forest Tea.  It is a favorite at our homestead.  

Take a look at their website, too.  Their herbal education section is a great resource. 

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