Baking Bread: Recipes and Memories from One of Lehman’s Own
Here’s a sneak peek of an upcoming podcast with one of Lehman’s own, Jeremiah. He is sharing his love of baking bread and his favorite bread recipes.
Tree Tapping: Advice from a Maple Syrup Expert
Get advice from maple sugaring expert Jason Cash, owner of Cash Farms Pure Maple Syrup. Learn about tree tapping and how to begin.
Cooking
8 Ways to Use Your Easter Eggs
My daughter and I color Easter eggs every year and have come up with a number of ways to use the hard-boiled eggs after Easter.
What in the World is Burgoo?
Have you ever heard of burgoo stew? It’s a Kentucky stew that can vary each time you make it! It’s also great for using your leftovers. Find the recipe here.
Dutch Oven Lasagna Soup (The Recipe for a Cozy Christmas!)
In my family, our Christmas tradition is lasagna for dinner. This year, I wanted to update the tradition and try Lasagna Soup in my Lodge Dutch Oven.
Cast Iron Cooking: Chicken Pot Pie
Love cast iron cooking? Try this savory recipe for homemade chicken pot pie in a cast iron skillet. It’s a great family meal!
Honey Cornbread Recipe: Embrace Comfort (and History)
Honey brings moisture and complexity to cornbread, improving its texture and flavor profile. Plus, this honey cornbread recipe is simple to make!
Making it at HOME inSTEAD of Going to the Store
Homesteading is a journey. It doesn’t happen overnight and it may take years to achieve a person’s sustainability goals. But each step is progress toward the goal.
Homesteading
10 Space-Saving Products for Homesteading
We rounded up some of our favorite space-saving products, so you can maximize the space of your homestead.
Get Ready for Spring with Homestead Checklist
Because spring is so busy, I do find myself wondering if I’m missing any tasks. For this reason, I have a comprehensive homestead checklist that I use to make sure everything is done in a timely manner.
5 Tips for Starting a Homestead
Starting a homestead? I am often asked how I set up my property for it to thrive, and I am thankful that I get to share these tips with you.
Tree Tapping: Advice from a Maple Syrup Expert
Get advice from maple sugaring expert Jason Cash, owner of Cash Farms Pure Maple Syrup. Learn about tree tapping and how to begin.
Sustainable Living
The Challenges of Gardening in Alaska
There are some challenges to gardening in Alaska that are unique to living in the arctic. Here is what my family and I have learned.
Get Ready for Spring with Homestead Checklist
Because spring is so busy, I do find myself wondering if I’m missing any tasks. For this reason, I have a comprehensive homestead checklist that I use to make sure everything is done in a timely manner.
5 Tips for Starting a Homestead
Starting a homestead? I am often asked how I set up my property for it to thrive, and I am thankful that I get to share these tips with you.
10 Tips for Using Your Wood Stove
Here is a list of our Top 10 Tips, compiled from questions we have received from customers, for using your wood stove and keeping it in tip-top shape.
Honey Cornbread Recipe: Embrace Comfort (and History)
Honey brings moisture and complexity to cornbread, improving its texture and flavor profile. Plus, this honey cornbread recipe is simple to make!
General News
Back to School: 6 Simple Solutions to Lessen Stress
The end of summer brings the beginning of a new school year. However, it doesn’t have to be the beginning of stress. Find out how.
Six Simple Tips for an Allergy-Free Picnic
Have mild to severe food allergies in your family? Use these six simple tips to keep things fun and safe for everyone, especially at picnics and reunions.
How to Get Your Goat(s)
Goats and are a wonderful way for children and their parents to enter the world of animal husbandry on a small parcel of land.
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Is An Easy Cooking Choice
Pre-seasoned cast iron is great for all kinds of cooking chores. Even if the seasoning gets “broken”, it’s easier to fix than you might expect.
Let’s Hear Those Sleigh Bells Jingling!
Merlin was a Yuletide dream, something picked from the page of a glossy book one Christmas season.
White Christmas Pie
We’re so excited to share this family recipe that many of our co-workers know. Thanks to Elaine, of our merchant’s crew, who came up with it.
Torte-Style Cakes Made Easy With Layer Cake Slicer
I had a great time using the new Layer Cake Slicer from Lehman’s. It’s so easy to use that any baker, novice to pro can use it and get great results.
Upcycle Old Tshirts for Thoughtful Gift!
Make a Tshirt quilt for a special holiday gift. We have the simple tutorial right here.
Lehman’s: When You Want to Think Out of The Big Box
Glenda Lehman Ervin, our vice-president of marketing, shares her memories of a favorite store tour, and introducing folks to the Lehman’s idea of quality and value.
The Mystery of the Teal Pumpkins
Have you seen the teal pumpkins around town, or on social media, and wondered why? Christi, a mom to an allergy-aware family, explains.
Safe Classroom Snacks For Everyone
The school year is in full swing, and I’m trying to keep classroom snacks ready. With the holidays coming soon, I know that my children will be taking things in to share in the classroom.
Chutney Season? Why Not!
There are more than four seasons in the life of a small homesteader. It is never just winter but rather seed catalog season, sugaring season,
