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Continue reading →: Freezing AvocadosDo you LOVE avocados as much as we do? You know, some times of the year, avocados are in such great abundance that they fall to the ground by the hundreds. Prices are low, and avocados abound! Do you ever wish you could maintain that kind of bounty year round?…
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Continue reading →: DIY Ginger WineThis lightly spicy, potent concoction is refreshing on a hot summer day but also can warm you on the inside for those chilly nights! We first learned about this ginger wine through Abby’s Hearth. It seemed to be a great use of several homestead items we grow, namely ginger and…
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Continue reading →: Lacto-Fermented Hot SauceThis recipe is a staple at our house! It is our go-to whenever we are looking to spice things up with a hot sauce! It starts with lacto-fermenting HOT peppers, along with aromatics (garlic, onions, green onions, garlic chives), and a little carrot to help thicken the sauce. Check out…
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Continue reading →: Lacto-Fermented Veggies (and Fruits)This post has been a long time coming! Many people ask us how we do our lacto-fermentations here at Cold River Homestead, and this post is going to walk you through it! Now, there can be a few different ways to do lacto-fermentation, but this is the method we use….…
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Continue reading →: Sacha Inchi (Harvesting & Processing Jungle Peanuts)Have you ever tried the SUPERFOOD that is sacha inchi? These delicious nuts are favorites of ours, and we LOVE that we can produce them ourselves!!! Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) goes by a few other names…. Although they are native to the Peruvian jungle of South America, they grow well…
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Continue reading →: Roasted Green Tomato Salsa VerdeSometimes we can have the highest and brightest of hopes and dreams, but something comes along and throws a monkey wrench at them. Growing tomatoes is chasing the dream of a red, ripe, juicy, big fat tomato. We have the vision in mind and our goal set, but sometimes Mother…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Cockroach Bait (Boric Acid Balls)Warm weather just seems to bring out the bugs! If your temperatures are heating up and bugs are invading, you might just want to read on! And, I think, so many of us especially HATE cockroaches! These nasties are one of my least favorite…. So, this week, I thought I…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Mac & Cheese (Rice Cooker Recipe)This week I am going to share with you my favorite, go-to, super fast, super easy and so, so creamy homemade mac & cheese… made in the rice cooker! I love this recipe because it’s perfect for a speedy meal (or side dish) that is so rich, creamy, and comforting…
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Continue reading →: Fermenting Chicken Feed (And Why You Should Be!)Healthier hens, higher quality eggs, and lower feed costs??? Yep! This week, we’re going to talk with you about fermenting chicken feed! Wait! I know that sounds hippie, granola, and unnecessary…. BUT read on to see how fermenting chicken feed can not only improve the health of your hens and…
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Continue reading →: Lemon Drop Mangosteen Jam!Perhaps you already are a huge fan of purple mangosteen, often called “the queen of fruits”… but are you familiar with its lesser known cousin, lemon drop mangosteen? It’s sweet and tart and tastes, well, a lot like a lemon drop candy! The fruit also looks like little round Christmas…
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