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Here on Mama’s Homestead, we talk and write about homesteading, homekeeping, and homeschooling. We teach our kids about survival, self-sufficiency, beekeeping, orchard care, gardening (vegetable, herb, flower), harvesting, cooking, food preservation, livestock, nature, sewing, handicrafts, homesteading tools and wares, and more…

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Cut Homemade Noodles
Homemade, In the Kitchen, Main Dishes

Homemade Noodles

November 12, 2014

When I was growing up, my mom made homemade noodles and cook them in homemade chicken broth. This was such a tasty treat. The store bought kind do not even come close.

by Nelle 
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Multi Purpose Soup Mix
Homemade, In the Kitchen, Spice Mixes, Rubs, and Seasonings

Multi-Purpose Soup Mix

November 11, 2014

I came up with this soup mix because I wanted a mix that contained the main ingredients I use in many of my soups as a base. So far, I have used it in Chicken Noodle Soup, Potato Soup, Meatloaf, and to flavor pasta pasta.

by Nelle 
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Black Bean Soup
Homemade, In the Kitchen, Soups and Stews

Simple Black Bean Soup

October 29, 2014

Simple Black Bean Soup is a super easy recipe my kids love to make, using our homemade salsa, on a cool fall day. It is delicious on it’s own, but you can pour it over rice for extra flavor and nutrition.

by Nelle 
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Keeping Kitchen Clean
Homekeeping, Kitchen Skills

Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook

October 22, 2014

It is a hard task, I know. My kitchen is the most used room in the house and it’s the hardest to keep clean. Keeping your kitchen clean while you cook doesn’t have to be difficult.

by Nelle 
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Kitchen Workstations
Homekeeping, Kitchen Skills

Creating Kitchen Workstations

October 22, 2014

So many things go on in the kitchen at the same time, it can get confusing. Creating kitchen workstations can keep it from being chaotic and feeling crowded. These are the workstations I use in my Kitchen

by Nelle 
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What is Pectin
Canning, Food Preservation, Homemade, In the Kitchen

What is Pectin and How Does it Work?

October 20, 2014

We know pectin comes from fruit and that it isn’t bad for you, but there is more. So, what is pectin and how does it work to make my jelly and jam?

by Nelle 
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Welcome to my homestead!

Hello, I'm Nelle Weaver!
I grew up on a small farm in Ohio and experienced various aspects of homesteading. I learned many skills from my grandparents and parents and from being involved in 4-H and FFA.  
My husband and I write about our simple life here on Mama's Homestead and teach classes on our homestead in central Ohio, where we raise goats, chickens, and rabbits, have an orchard, garden, keep bees, and much more. Read More…

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  • Mango Fruit Leather
    Mango Fruit Leather

    Mango fruit leather has turned out to be one of my kids' favorites. The sugar is totally optional, but it makes it much sweeter and cuts the tartness. Read more →

  • Lemon Lime Soda Jelly
    Lemon Lime Soda Jelly

    This Lemon Lime Soda Jelly is delicious. I added a fresh lemon and a fresh l fresh lime to the mix to give it a rich, tangy flavor. It will make you pucker, a little. Read more →

  • Cream Soda Jelly
    Cream Soda Jelly

    Cream soda...do you like yours red or amber colored? I chose the amber colored version for my cream soda jelly. I like the flavor better. Plus, I added a teaspoon of vanilla, just for added vanilla goodness. Read more →

  • Homestead Beef Jerky
    Homestead Beef Jerky

    This beef jerky recipe has been used in our family for many years. I love the flavor. It tastes like it was dried over a wood fire. We have also used this recipe for venison. Read more →

  • Grape Soda Jelly
    Grape Soda Jelly

    Up next, Grape Soda Jelly. I think this would probably be my sister's favorite soda. She loves all things purple. This soda jelly, surprisingly tastes a lot like regular grape jelly you would buy at the grocery store. Read more →

  • Orange Soda Jelly
    Orange Soda Jelly

    I remember growing up, this was one of my favorite flavors of soda, plus orange was my favorite color. I added orange juice to my orange soda jelly recipe to give it a tiny bit of healthfulness and add to the orange flavor. Read more →

  • Homemade Noodles
    Homemade Noodles

    When I was growing up, my mom made homemade noodles and cook them in homemade chicken broth. This was such a tasty treat. The store bought kind do not even come close. Read more →

Mama’s Homestead Posts

  • Mango Fruit Leather December 2, 2014
  • Lemon Lime Soda Jelly November 18, 2014
  • Cream Soda Jelly November 17, 2014
  • Homestead Beef Jerky November 17, 2014
  • Grape Soda Jelly November 12, 2014
  • Orange Soda Jelly November 12, 2014
  • Homemade Noodles November 12, 2014

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