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Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot

08.09.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

There are certain staple foods in our household that appear on our dinner table on a regular basis. Mashed Potatoes are definitely one of these. My husband is a classic “meat and potatoes” fan, so he has always enjoyed mashed potatoes. But, even though it is easy, I have never been crazy about the process of boiling potatoes. So, in the past, I did not make mashed potatoes very often. But, when we started our homestead and began producing bushels of potatoes ourselves, I decided that I needed to get comfortable with cooking all forms of potatoes. As you guys probably know by now, I love my Instant Pot. It is used almost every day of the week for one thing or another (Bone Broth, Yogurt, Roasts, etc.). And, the perfect tool for making the best creamy mashed potatoes is also the Instant Pot.

But, there is also a vital secret ingredient that I will talk about later.

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creamy mashed potatoes plated on a white and green floral plate
Herbed Salt gives this batch of potatoes an extra flare.
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Categories // Side Dishes

How to Make Instant Pot Yogurt from Raw Milk

07.06.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

Out of all the meals in the day, breakfast can be the most challenging. Not because it is hard to make, but it is difficult to have much variety. And, I want breakfast to be reasonably filling and nutritious, since we are often doing manual labor around the homestead. My go-to breakfast is fried eggs. My toddler will eat 3 eggs for his breakfast, and be perfectly full and happy until lunch time. I also like to make Thai Sweet Chili Egg Bake, French toast with homemade bread, baked oatmeal, and a few other staples. One of these breakfast options is plain Instant Pot Yogurt from Raw Milk that we get at a neighboring farm.

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bowl of homemade instant pot yogurt from raw milk with blueberries and granola
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Categories // Fermented Foods, Traditional Staples

How to Make Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Dressing from Scratch

05.31.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

I do not know who the genius was that first discovered the incredibly delicious relationship between sweet and spicy. But, Sweet Chili Sauce is one of the classic examples of this pairing. Now, I have a rather weak mouth when it comes to spicy foods. So, I prefer my Sweet Chili Sauce to be about 60 percent sweet, 30 percent spicy, and 10 percent tangy or sour. I will show you how to make a Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Dressing from scratch with kitchen staples you probably already have in your pantry.

The Sauce works well on meat, pasta, rice, and other main dishes. The Salad Dressing brings a unique flavor to any green or vegetable salad, and can even be used on cooked vegetables.

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Thai sweet chili sausage and egg back on a white and green plate with a green cloth in the background
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Categories // Main Dishes, Sauces

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Meet the family!

Hi, our names are Ruth and Warren, and we live on our family homestead with our 3 sidekicks. We are committed to a sustainable and healthy farm family lifestyle, and we want to take you on that journey with us every single week. We are just crazy enough to find it enjoyable, and we think you may too! You can read more about us here.

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