Ribs don't always have to be cooked on the grill. This recipe calls for a delicious homemade rib rub slathered on a rack of ribs and then cooked in the oven. The flavor is out of this world!

Homemade Rib Rub Recipe

I drive a lot for work so I am a big fan of audio books. Currently listening to “The End of Overeating” in the car. In the book the author, David Kessler, shares his research on how our brains have been hardwired to crave food full of fat, sugar, and salt. Recently, I heard David read that we also are …

So you dream about homesteading but not sure which animals are best to start with? Heather shares what the top animals for the homestead are and why.

Top Animals for the Homestead

As I transitioned from a suburban homesteader to a rural one, animals were one of the first things I wanted to add to our property. I was positively enamored with the idea of raising my own flocks and herds to help feed my family! Several years later, I am still constantly adding animals to our homestead, and I’m here to …

Perfectly cooked whole chicken in less than 30 minutes (easy and delicious)!- Scratch Mommy

How To Cook A Whole Chicken FAST!

One of my intentions for 2016 is to try to really focus on having almost everything that I consume be grown locally. My husband is on board as well (after we drafted up a list of list of a few nonnegotiable items like coffee. And, chocolate). Together, we have taken lots of baby steps towards local food over the last …

Are you asking yourself the question, "Why is grass-fed meat better?" If you are, here's a jam-packed post on the benefits of grass-fed meat and how to find it.

Why is Grass-fed Meat Better?

Until a few years ago, I had never even heard of the term “grass-fed.” Still early on in my real food journey and #LifeFromScratch, I was more than happy to pick up a pound of ground beef from the grocery store for the low low price of $3.89 per pound. As far as I was concerned, a side of beef …

Debunking egg labels can seem a bit daunting and confusing. In this post, egg terms are dissected so you know exactly what you are getting and can feel good about it.

Debunking Egg Labels… What it all REALLY means

Because of an unfortunate incident with coyotes around the New Year, I currently don’t have backyard hens. It was super sad because I loved my ladies and their fabulous eggs. Those five little birds had made our backyard a home for the last two years. But, that’s life on the farm, I suppose. I took comfort in the fact that …

How to Support a Local Farmer When You Don’t Have a Local Farm Near You

We’ve never met before but chances are, we have a few things in common. Regardless of where we are at in our journey, we both strive to live a #LifeFromScratch. Regardless if we love to DIY or we love to buy handcrafted organic skincare, we care about the ingredients in the products we use. Whether we prefer chicken, beef, or seafood, …