Recent content by Rarity

Like someone said before, I work better if I just have time to myself to figure it out, and the written instructions. It's easier to be proud of myself for doing something, and not having to feel embarrassed for making mistakes in front of people. Video is a pain to use, especially if it's a...

Thank you! It didn't occur to me to check the old pages. :/

Thank you. :) Just curious, but is there anything here on beekeeping? I see animals, and gardening and other stuff...

I like chard, and had good success with it in my garden last year. It was so colorful! Yellow, red, purple, green and white. It looks like a very good recipe.

For so far north, that's to be expected...

Well, everyone has their best way of learning. To each their own.

Perhaps broth can be added? Herbs make the flavor better too... The cornbread stuffings sound lovely too.

Seems to me book knowledge is the first step, really... sure, personal experience helps, but then, if you don't have the personal experience, and no one to turn to, books are the logical first step. Get reading. :)

Thank you for your welcome. :)

Sounds fascinating! I've never been brave enough to try making soap, but it looks like it might be fun. :)

Somethings better than nothing, as they say, indeed! Especially with the crazy gas prices, and GMOs and all the general crazy that's happening.

I'm Rarity. :) I'm not really self sufficient, but I'm trying a few things. A little gardening, mostly. Some novice level sewing. I've taken some beekeeping classes, and want to keep some hives for honey and wax, but just haven't gotten that far yet. Pleased to meetcha.

The family property got four inches of snow last week. Some spring. :/

Why would such a drastic measure need to be implemented in peacetime? Frightful!

Is it a buttermilk product, or actual butter? How do you dehydrate a fat without making a mess?