papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • 9 months agoThe BEST DIY Chicken Nesting Box MaterialI'm really glad I thought of this! For us, homesteading involves resourcefulness and creativity. We like to craft our own solutions to life's problems and not discard…papa-pepper in #hive-120586 • 10 months agoEating UNCOOKED, UNREFRIGERATED Meat From LAST YEARWould you try this? Salt-cured meat. Once a staple, now a rarity. As we continue to prepare for the future by living in the past because history repeats itself, it's those…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • 11 months agoThe LAST CHICKEN We Will Kill ALL YEARThe last one! As part of our self-sufficient lifestyle, we like to raise and harvest our own protein when we can. Ideally, we'd be wild-harvesting or reproducing as much as…papa-pepper in #hive-120586 • 11 months agoShelf-Stable, Salt-Cured, Cold-Smoked Venison SticksNo refrigeration needed! This is getting delicious around here! As we continue our salt-curing adventures we've also enjoyed finally trying cold-smoking. My goal this time…papa-pepper in #hive-120586 • 11 months agoHOMEMADE PIZZA WITH HOMEMADE MEAT TOPPING!!!Topped with salt-cured, cold-smoked venison instead of pepperoni!! We've been experimenting with salt-curing meats as of late, and now I'm getting into cold smoking as well.…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • 11 months agoDREAMS are COMING TRUEThis is so exciting! The Root Cellar is progressing, and Mama-Pepper is happy. This is getting closer, but we've got a long way to go. We'll see. Enjoy the show! DREAMS are COMINGpapa-pepper in #hive-114308 • 11 months agoWARP SPEED ROOT CELLAR Featuring Olafus Rechargeable LED Work LightLet's press on!!! We're trying to hit this hard and get it functional. The root cellar / storm shelter is progressing and we've got a great tool helping us work later into…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • 11 months agoHow to Skin a Meat Bird - SO EASY A CHILD COULD DO ITEver wanted to learn? Chickens are fun, but just knowing that they are made of meat isn't enough. You have to be able to get the food out of the bird. In this video, we'll be…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • last yearLOVING THIS PROGRESSGetting closer! The root cellar project is progressing, and we're getting closer. We're already storing some canned goods in it, and I even hung a deer down there to prevent…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • last yearAble to GARDEN Like NEVER BEFOREI can't wait! This is a huge game changer. I wasn't even thinking of this possibility, but it sure changes everything. Behind the scenes, we've been making progress on the…papa-pepper in #hive-120586 • last yearHOW WE CAN VENISONWarning, wild food prep, real life, homesteading contained within. After moving to the Ozarks to live a more self-sufficient life, I began deer hunting. Now hunting deer and…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • last yearDRIED MEAT?Have you ever tried this? Dried meat is not exactly uncommon these days, and it seems in times past it was even more common. We've thought about trying some for years, but…papa-pepper in #hive-120586 • last yearHOMEGROWN & HOME-SMOKED!Mountains of meat!! So... don't bother if you're not into this sort of thing, but for those who are, enjoy! We've been raising our own meat chickens for some years now, and…papa-pepper in #hive-120586 • last yearTRIFOLIATE CITRUS PIE - Homegrown Citrus in Zone 6I am so glad we tried this! Since we started harvesting our own homegrown Trifoliate Citrus this year, we've been exploring the possibilities of it. First off, it's amazing…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • last yearWe Were NOT Prepared - Boys Learn an IMPORTANT LESSONNot ready at all!!! We've done better in previous years, but this year, not even close. Thankfully, it's good inspiration to get moving and it also gave the boys an…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • last yearPrepping for Winter NOW - 24 ALREADY DEADWe are prepping now! Winter is coming, and often homesteading gets harder. The freezing temps make it harder to work outside, and more costly to stay warm inside. The garden…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • last yearSNAKE GOURDS 2023 (Full Movie)What a growing season! These are our top garden plant with good reason. They crank out such an incredible harvest and are quite a versatile food. In this video, we show off…papa-pepper in #hive-139358 • last year"Dad, can I use one of your dreadlocks as bait?"Good question, but will it work? I honestly never thought I'd hear one of my children say this, but that's basically what my oldest son asked me. Honestly, he was onto…papa-pepper in #hive-139358 • last yearFirst Fish Ever Caught on a DreadlockCan you believe it? I tried this once before, but the fish broke the line. This time, I caught the fish, making it my first ever fish caught on a dreadlock! Who would have…papa-pepper in #hive-114308 • last yearVevor Concrete Saw Makes BIGGER Door in the Root Cellar BuildThis worked really well! Today, we'll be testing out the VEVOR Electric Concrete Saw as we progress with the root cellar project. Now that the lid is poured, the extra header…
