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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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Spiced Pecans
Appetizers and Snacks, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Spiced Pecans

September 30, 2014

My husband’s grandma made Spiced Pecans for us one year around Christmas time. My kids loved them. I asked for the recipe. Of course, she didn’t have a recipe, but told me what she did.

by Nelle 
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Rocky Road Bars
Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, and Bars, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Rocky Road Bars

September 30, 2014

Rocky Road Bars came about one evening in our kitchen while my daughter and I were searching for a sweet treat that was simple to make. We made them up as we went along

by Nelle 
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Homemade Apple Butter
Canning, Canning High-Acid Foods, Food Preservation, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Homemade Apple Butter

September 29, 2014

Homemade Apple Butter was one of the first things I ever canned on my own. It is delicious and great to give away as gifts.

by Nelle 
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How to Make Applesauce
Canning, Canning High-Acid Foods, Food Preservation, Homemade, In the Kitchen

How to Make Applesauce

September 17, 2014

Applesauce is a staple in our house. We always have some on the pantry shelf or in the refrigerator. It’s simple to make and so much better when homemade.

by Nelle 
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Crab Apple Sauce
Canning, Canning High-Acid Foods, Food Preservation, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Crab Apple Sauce

September 16, 2014

Crab Apple Sauce is sweet, tart, delicious, and reminds me of my childhood. My parents have lives in an old farmhouse for over fifty years. It’s nearly 200 years old now. They have a beautiful, large crab apple tree in their yard.

by Nelle 
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Crab Apple Butter
Canning, Canning Low-Acid Foods, Featured, Food Preservation, Fruit Butters and Spreads, Homemade, In the Kitchen

How to Make Crab Apple Butter

September 16, 2014

Crab Apple Butter is a delicious novelty from my homestead. It’s sweet, tart, and has a beautiful pink color. I love giving it as a gift to friends and family.

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 →

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  • Cream Soda Jelly November 17, 2014
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