I am just a handful of days away from giving birth, 6 days away from gathering with family to celebrate my second favorite holiday, and a little over a month away from celebrating my absolute favorite holiday. All the while pacing myself as I transition my home from party of 2 to party of 2 and a newborn. Leaves are falling rapidly, temperatures are dropping lower with each day, and my heart struggles to keep up with all of the “as it were” and “what is to come”.
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This is not a “prepper pantry” post. No no, friend– this is my guide to filling your pantry with some basics that help surviving winter a little more bearable. At any given time, I want you to be able to pull basic ingredients from your pantry and create hearty, filling, and nurturing meals without running to the store 1-2 times weekly.
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My sister, sweet as she is, requested a homemade pie crust yesterday from her third trimester, very tired little sister. So, of course I obliged.
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When we decided we wanted to embark on the farm-y/homestead lifestyle, we didn’t actually have the intention of “farming”. If anything, we wanted a few chickens for fresh eggs, guineas for tick control, and maybe a horse or two (someday). We already lived in the country with ample space to meet the needs of having such animals, it was really just a matter of taking the leap of faith.
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I throw around the term “farm” a lot for someone who has little to no knowledge about livestock, water systems to supply livestock, the cost of feed for more than 25 chickens, etc. Why is that? Do we consider ourselves farmers?
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The garden season doesn’t stop as the heat begins to fade and leaves begin to fall. As a matter of fact, you can replant a plethora of goods that can feed and nourish your family through the winter months without fear of freezing.
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That’s right. It’s not a teaser. We added our first big animal to the farm.
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This will be my second year to grow the basic Italian herbs right on my back porch including oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary. It has made Italian dishes incredibly flavorful with little-to-no maintenance. This crust is simple and, you guessed it, made from ingredients you have stocked in your pantry!
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