From-Scratch Cooking
Cooking from scratch is a path to true independence. Discover traditional methods used by our ancestors and wholesome recipes to build a homestead kitchen.

Easy Taco Cornbread Casserole That Your Family Will Love
Bring Southwest flavor to your table with this easy casserole featuring cornbread, taco-seasoned meat and cheddar cheese. A quick, family-approved meal.

How to easily make your own healthy homemade spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti is one of those meals we all seemed to grow up with. It’s simple and quick. But the sauces of today are filled with way more junk. So, in this article, I will teach you to make a homemade sauce that is still decently quick and tastes way better.

Refreshing Mint Lemonade
Nothing is better than homemade lemonade. And with less sugar and the addition of apple mint, this recipe will have everyone asking for more.

Homemade Cornbread
This cornbread recipe is simple enough that you will never want to go back to a box again. With minimal ingredients and low prep time, you will love the taste of fresh cornbread to accompany any chili.

Homemade Taco Seasoning
When our family decided to stop buying so many pre-made ingredients, we started coming up with our custom spice mixes. This one was created to have a great flavor without being extremely spicy.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
One of my favorite meals as a kid was my mom’s homemade chicken noodle soup. I remember helping make the dish many times and is some of my fondest memories. In this article, I teach you how to make it.

No-Knead Sourdough Bread
Homemade bread is one of the best foods. It has an awesome smell while baking and tastes so much better than store bought bread. But the catch is always time. This recipe is really easy and takes less time to put together, while producing a great everyday loaf.

How to make Sourdough Starter
Making sourdough bread requires a good sourdough starter. Thankfully it’s nothing to be afraid of and easy to do. This article covers two different methods of creating your starter and some tips on keeping a healthy starter.

Bonnie’s Chicken Dish
Bonnie’s chicken is a simple oven casserole that our children absolutely love. It’s an extremely simple recipe that works easily with substitutions or adjustments.

Basic white bread
When it comes to making your own homemade bread, there is no simpler place to start than with a basic white bread recipe. And nothing beats a hot fresh slice of bread with a little butter. This article gives you a simple recipe that can even be made with food…
Our Story

Life is unpredictable, but your family doesn’t have to be unprepared for it. We’ve traded the modern hustle for a life of purpose and resilience on our North Idaho homestead.
Our goal is simple: to help you master the skills that build a resilient home, so you can lead your family with confidence.