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When I bought some Lye from Bramble Berry I bought some Almond Butter because it was on sale. I have never made a batch of soap but plan on getting my toes wet with the Crisco Recipe. But what do I do with this Almond Butter? If I try Googling "Almond Butter" I get the kind that's made like...

Since we have been trying to get this pig slaughtered we haven't found a mobile butcher. This has made DH think that there's a need for such a thing in this area (I couldn't agree more). Does anyone know what certifications we would need to start up such a business? Has anyone used a mobile...

I made pepper Jelly four days ago. I have never canned anything (aside from refrigerator pickles). The pepper jelly tastes awesome but isn't firming up. It's still runny. I used the Ball brand Pectin. I used 6 cups of sugar and 4oz of pectin which made 7 jelly jars. Will the jelly firm up or did...

Does anyone have a recipe for an all around laundry stain/odor pre-treatment spray?

I have NEVER killed or dressed an animal (well I had some kittens in dresses when I was a kid). I don't know how to kill, gut, or skin a rabbit. So here's my list of questions.... :D.... What is the easiest way to kill them? I'm not sure I can knock them over the head. I'm not really sure if I...

I want to put the piggy, piggy to work and root up some small tree stumps. I've read that I can drill holes and put corn in the holes??? I have cracked corn, will this be ok? How do I drill these holes? In the side of the stumps, top? How big? Thanks!

My neighbor buried a horse this morning. I noticed the bulldozer pulling in her driveway. Then saw them lift up one of her white horses to put in the grave. :hit I'm very sad for her although we are not close. It's not that we don't get alone we just keep to ourselves mostly. However I would...

I posted this on EGF too.....I have this ice house. Right now it's kind of just a storage shed. I would like to clean it up and make it a food storage (sort of a root cellar). As you can see from the pic it needs a new roof. I would like to install a "green roof". Has anyone installed a green...

I haven't planted any seeds yet... I know, shame, shame. I need to buy a bag of dirt and haven't made it to the store yet. I'm wondering if I start soaking my seeds will this give them a jump start. Should I just soak them in water (i have well water) or add something to the water?

What's the difference between seed potatoes and a sack of pots you buy from the store?

I have been told I should move my garden because the soil can become barren of minerals, but I see people who have their garden in the same place for years. Should I find a new spot for my garden this year or not??

I haven't plucked a chicken or a duck yet but when I do what do I do with the feathers? Seems like there's got to be a good use for all them feathers.

This year I'm going for it! I'm gonna can! (that's the same as putting things in jars, right?) I want to jar a bunch of tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, but I also want to make chutney, roasted red peppers, PICKLES, and more pickles. Can anybody recommend a recipe book for beginners?

These are huge pieces of cement from a home renovation we did. The contractor left our job and left these blocks behind. I took these pics with the chickens to give you an idea of how big they are. The largest piece is about 4'x5'. The only way I know to break them up would be a jack-hammer but...

This was a crib we kept but couldn't use for our second child. We couldn't sell or donate it either because it was recalled. We decided to hang on to the crib and figured we could use it again. We have the little pig in it tonight. She has a blanket and littler box and is doing good! I'll post...

Hello! I am a 30 year old stay at home mom. I have a five year old son going to public school and a 19 months old daughter I stay home with (oh and a wonderful husband). I know that most Sufficient Selfer's home school but I feel like I would deprive my son from getting to know his community...