Do It Yourself

Freeze-dried fruit from Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer

Freeze Drying 101: The Basics

Jeff Roseman August 16, 2023

Welcome to freeze drying! The process is quite simple when you know where to start. Learn the basics of this unique method of food preservation.

Make Ice Cream and Memories (with Recipe)

Mrs. Katie of Heritage Ways July 10, 2023

Making ice cream in a hand-cranked freezer is not only delicious and fun, it’s a memory in the making! Get the recipe for Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cream.

Making Mozzarella Cheese at Home

Mrs. Katie of Heritage Ways June 28, 2023

Making mozzarella cheese at home is simple when you have the right tools. Mrs. Katie from Heritage Ways will show you how. Tips and video inside!

Make Your Own Bread, Butter and Jam (Recipes Inside)

Andrew Seegars June 19, 2023

My name is Andrew Seegars, and I’m here to teach you step-by-step on how to make bread, butter, and jam.

making butter in mini Dazey butter churn

Top 10 Products for Homemade Dairy

Glenda Lehman Ervin June 15, 2023

Discover the top products for homemade dairy. We can help you get started with making butter, cheese, yogurt, even ice cream!

What is Cultured Butter? (And How to Make it at Home)

Mrs. Katie of Heritage Ways June 13, 2023

Up your homemade butter by turning it into cultured butter. All you need to do is one extra but easy step. Mrs. Katie from Heritage Ways will show you how.

canning and preserving food in jars on counter

5 Reasons to Start Canning Now

Sarah Thrush March 13, 2023

Canning and preserving food can benefit you in many ways. Here’s why you should start canning and preserving your food now.

Starting a Campfire in a Pinch

Philip October 7, 2022

Starting a campfire in a pinch? With a little preparation now, you’ll have the supplies you need to make a fire for emergency warmth or cooking.

A Life of Adventure: Meet the Longneckers

Patrice Lewis September 12, 2022

Meet the Longneckers. They’re living off-grid in the desert in their tiny shiny home as they build their homestead from the ground up.

How to Build a Campfire

Philip September 9, 2022

Learn how to build a campfire. With some basic knowledge and materials, you can impress your friends and family by quickly getting a smokeless fire going.