Category Archives: Homesteading Articles

What are GMOs?

Posted on September 29, 2016 by

What are GMOs? Are you avoiding them because someone said they’re bad, or do you actually know what they entail? The Issue of Misinformation Did you know you can now buy GMO-free hummus? When I saw the ad, I gave … Continue reading →

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Hearty Oat-Nut Flatbreads

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

This recipe came about when I was living off food storage for a month in order to get material for magazine articles. By day 15, all the store-bought bread, milk, and butter were long gone. Eggs would be, as well, … Continue reading →

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What’s Up?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by

Almost three years after the blog began, Ames Family Farm is moving into the future. Continue reading →

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When Culling is Forever

Posted on January 23, 2014 by

Cross-posted from my blog at Backyard Poultry Magazine! My husband and I have an agreement: When culling or butchering, he does the initial step. I do the rest. If I had to, I would do it all. If my husband … Continue reading →

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Deep Purple Shepherd’s Stew

Posted on October 6, 2013 by

There’s really nothing special about it. Some lamb, some carrots, some potatoes and onions, parsley and thyme and garlic. But it’s purple! One of the joys of growing your own food is the delightful variety. My family loves to focus … Continue reading →

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Duck Egg Flan

Posted on September 25, 2013 by

Not a traditional recipe, this easy flan recipe tastes more like crème brulee and satisfies some of the pickiest flan adversaries. This recipe is cross-posted from Backyard Poultry Magazine, where I blog about all things chicken-related. This is my go-to … Continue reading →

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Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted on September 17, 2013 by

Unfiltered apple cider vinegar, with the “mother” still in it, is expensive. But you can make it yourself! What you need: Apples Wide-mouth mason jars and rings Cheesecloth A warm location Sugar and/or storebought ACV to speed up the process, … Continue reading →

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