Modern Homesteading
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1681882337 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The editors at Living the Country Life magazine have collected this essential expertise into Modern Homesteading, a guide to rediscovering the crucial skills to truly go from farm to table. Instead of being mere consumers, they were producers and makers. Whether you live in the country or just want to reconnect with nature in your own backyard, Modern Homesteading provides guidance to:* Build a chicken coop, raise and care for chicks, and produce farm-fresh eggs for the breakfast table* Grow your own fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs for a healthy and delicious bounty* Preserve and can your favorite fruits and vegetables to enjoy their flavors throughout the year* Customize your garden for a harmonious mix of plants that yield what you need, when you need it Whether you’re raising urban chickens behind your Brooklyn brownstone or feeding your family from a front-yard organic veggie plot, this book can bring a little self-sufficiency into any life.. Traditional skills were learned to eliminate a reliance on others, enabling the self-sufficiency that’s at the heart of the Do-It-Yourself movement. A
PER 1 TABLESPOON BUTTER: 102 cal., 12 g fat (7 g sat. Starter kits sell for U.S. CHOOSE BEES Talk with local beekeepers to find out the best types of bees for your area, then order stock for a spring delivery or pickup. A southeasternfacing spot with morning sun, afternoon shade, wind protection, and nearby nectar sources is best. Excerpt. Pat butter with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid. Transfer the butter to a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper. Gather the cheesecloth around the butter and squeeze to get as much of the liquid out as possible. 61 Churn Your Own Butter START TO FINISH: 10 MINUTES MAKES: 1 2/3 CUPS (300 G) 1 quart (1 L) whipping cream* ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt (optional) STEP 1 Place the cream in the bowl of a stand