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~Our Simple Life~

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Welcome to Mama's Homestead Homemade!

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you can learn from me. If you have any questions about our homemade items, please send me a message using the "Contact Me" Page at the top of my website. I will try to answer any questions you have. Talk to you soon!

Homemade, In the Kitchen, Main Dishes

Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

June 15, 2011

 Rubbed Pork Tenderloin is a great recipe for a simple family dinner.  If you want to tone it down a bit, just reduce or eliminate the cayenne and chipotle powder. This barbecue rub is also delicious on chicken. Ingredients for Rubbed Pork Tenderloin Mama’s Favorite… [read more]

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Sweet Corn with Peppers and Onions
Homemade, In the Kitchen, Salads and Side Dishes

Fresh Sweet Corn with Peppers and Onions

June 10, 2011

I love fresh sweet corn, especially straight off the cob. Here is a simple side-dish that pairs sweet corn with a couple other garden-fresh classics…peppers and onions.

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Beekeeping, Homekeeping, Homemade, In the Bathroom, Self Care

Natural Cosmetic Uses for Honey

February 28, 2011

I love to use natural products on my hair and skin. Here are some fun Natural Cosmetic Uses for Honey!

by Nelle 
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Breakfast, Homemade, Homesteading Classics, In the Kitchen

Mama’s Cornmeal Mush

February 25, 2011

When I was a kid my mom would make us cornmeal mush for breakfast in the morning. She would make us fried mush the next day.

by Nelle 
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Preparing canning jars and lids
Canning, Featured, Homemade, In the Kitchen

Preparing Jars and Lids for Canning

February 17, 2011

Preparing your jars and lids for canning is a very important step in the canning process.
The process below is used for glass canning jars and two-piece, metal, vacuum-seal, canning lids.

by Nelle 
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Crab Apple Jelly
Canning, Canning High-Acid Foods, Homemade, In the Kitchen, Jellies, Jams, and Preserves

How to Make Crab Apple Jelly

February 4, 2011

When it comes to jelly, crab apple is one of my family’s favorites. It is sweet and sour and tastes great in recipes.

When I was a kid, my parents had a huge crab apple tree in their yard. I remember playing under that tree and picking crab apples to eat. They were tiny and made you pucker, but tasted so good.

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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