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The Best Simple Carrot Cake Recipe
This incredibly delicious and simple carrot cake recipe is a spin off of a recipe my sister has made famous in our family. This recipe requires no fancy equipment and very little time to pull together. Made from scratch has never been easier or more delicious. What is this Simple Carrot Cake Made Of? Oil Carrot cake is an oil based cake which helps the cake to have its characteristic dense texture and elevates the spices. While most oil based cakes use vegetable or canola oils, we much prefer coconut oil. According to Medical News Today, coconut oil has many possible benefits such as the potential to reduce bad cholesterol…
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Hacks to Make Your Winter Farm Chores More Bearable
We are in the thick of it here, and by it, I mean winter! January in Virginia is always a volatile time. Some days the weather is sunny and 50 and other days you are faced with blistering winds, snow, and below freezing temperatures. In today’s article, we are going to be talking about our favorite hacks to make your winter farm chores more bearable. Winter is one of the most beautiful times of year here in the Shenandoah Valley, but it is also unpredictable. We have learned quite a bit over the last few years as we have braved winter on the farm. Farming in winter is not for…
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The Best Egg Laying Chickens
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the cheep of baby chicks in every Tractor Supply across the nation. If you are looking to invest in egg laying chickens this coming year, you have come to the right place. We love a beautiful basket of farm fresh eggs adorning our kitchen like the next homesteader, but what we really love is a great breed of chicken. In this article, we will discuss what makes a good egg layer and our picks for the best egg laying chickens to add to your homestead. What Makes the Best Egg Laying Chicken People raise chickens for a lot of different…
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The Best Animals For Homesteading Beginners
If you are anything like us when we started out homesteading, you want to do it all and you want to do it all yesterday! I have been there and unfortunately done that. While I can relate to the desire to do all of the things, I encourage you to walk before you run when it comes to homestead animals as they require more commitment and long term care than some other homesteading ventures. In this article, I am going to share with you the best animals for homesteading beginners and what you need to know before you bring them onto your homestead. Understanding Your Homesteading Goals Before you start…
