DIY Elderberry Syrup That Tastes Good!

pantry shelves with jars of food

DIY Elderberry Syrup That Tastes Good! with esther Monroe Session Notes from the 2024 Modern Homesteading Conference Welcome to The Session Notes series! The Modern Homesteading Conference, produced by Homestead  Living Magazine, is held annually in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Drawing attendees from around the country (and the world), it features 2½  days of presentations. Recognized leaders in the […]

The Four Corners Pantry System

pantry shelves with jars of food

The Four Corners Pantry System with Mary Schrader Session Notes from the 2024 Modern Homesteading Conference The Modern Homesteading Conference, produced by Homestead  Living Magazine, is held annually in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Drawing attendees from around the country (and the world), it features 2½  days of presentations. Recognized leaders in the homesteading grassroots movement cover every imaginable topic […]

Preserve Your Food: 3 Simple Projects For Beginners

preserved at home : jars of pickles, jam and carrot sticks

A few generations ago families relied on the practice known as “putting food by”, which is preserving food for future use. It meant having a well stocked pantry.  The preserved meats, vegetables and fruit sustained them through the winter months into spring and early summer’s next harvest. Today modern homesteaders are recapturing those traditional skills, […]