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How to Clean and Season Cast Iron with Coconut Oil

09.12.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

Cast Iron cookware is a staple in my kitchen. I rarely prepare a meal without using Cast Iron in some way. I have three skillets of various sizes, one large griddle that covers two burners, a deep skillet with a lid, and a porcelain-coated dutch oven. When properly cared for, good quality Cast Iron is low-maintenance and the best cookware available. There are a few golden rules to remember when cooking with Cast Iron, plus a basic process for occasionally seasoning it. I will go over both, and show you how truly easy it is to use, clean and season Cast Iron with Coconut Oil.

fully seasoned cast iron skillet with coconut oil - on a black and white plaid towel
Twice-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
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Categories // Recipes and Cooking Tips, Traditional Staples

How to Make Homemade Herb Salt with Fresh Herbs

08.28.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

Here in Maine, our winters can seem very long. And, our growing season is quite short (June to September for most crops). During the winter, I miss the constant flow of fresh vegetables and yummy green things. So, I end up doing what I can to brighten our winter food supply. Sometimes, I make Sauerkraut with Cabbages from our cold storage. Other times, I will grow sprouts in my windowsill. But, Homemade Herb Salt is one of the best ways to add a sprinkle of green to almost any meal.

Homemade Herb Salt is easy to make, does not need to be refrigerated, and you can make it with any combination of herbs available to you.

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vintage glass jar full of homemade herb salt laying on a floral potholder
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Categories // Sauces, Traditional Staples

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

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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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