Flatbread is so easy to make, and making it from scratch is the best. We first grind flour from Winter white wheat berries. Add real salt, goats’ milk, and melted butter to it to create a dough. Let the dough rest 20 minutes. Cut the dough into pieces and roll and shape the pieces into flat rounds. Just brown each side of the flat rounds and you have flat bread!
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When Honeybees find Fresh Sawdust Homestead Honeybees Original Post: January 8, 2021 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 We were sawing logs at the sawmill. As the sawdust collected, so did the honeybees. It was fascinating watching the bees. We suspect they are after the sugar in the sawdust. Here are our bees playing in the
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Easy Fruit Salad Homestead Kitchen Recipe Original Post: June 10, 2019 Last Updated: December 9, 2025 Bren is in the kitchen at Pioneer Mountain Homestead making a very fast fruit salad using fresh strawberries from the homestead garden. Disclaimer: Pioneer Mountain Homestead blogs, vlogs, opinions, and videos are for entertainment purposes only. Always read and understand safety guidelines
Manny the Shotgun Rider Homestead Dog Original Post: April 15 2019 Last Updated: December 9, 2025 I wondered how the new farm puppy would act riding beside me on the side-by-side. I wanted to be able to take him with me everywhere on the property without walking all the time. He did amazingly well. Here
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How Does Your Garden Grow? Part 2 of 2 Homestead Garden Planning First published: February 12, 2019 Last Updated: December 9, 2025 Continuing on with how we plan our gardens and using our simple example from Part 1, we know we will need space in our sample garden to grow 7 tomato plants. Once again, refer
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How Does Your Garden Grow? Part 1 of 2 Homestead Garden Planning First published: February 11, 2019 Last Updated: December 9, 2025 Usually by now I have my garden planned out and my seed ordered. I’m a little behind this year, but not to fear there is still plenty of time. I was asked to
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Perfect Floor Mat for at Your Homestead Doors Keep Your Floors Cleaner First published: May 10, 2024 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 You are always in and out around the homestead which means dirt is constantly being tracked into the home. Between dirt on shoes and dog paws, it gets hard to keep it under
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Make Your Homestead Make Money: Tips to Start Your Rural Business Homestead Business Original post: June 7, 2025 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Dreaming of a HomesteadThat Pays? Ever consider turning your homestead into a full-time gig or an extra money side hustle? Whether you’re an aspiring homesteader or already knee-deep in the rural life,
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Homestead Zones – Balancing Energy Requirements with Homestead Activities Homestead Layouts Original post: August 31, 2023 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 When you begin to layout your homestead zones, keep your energy requirements in mind. Energy (both physical and non-physical, such as electricity) will be required at every homestead. The idea is to be as
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