Laura Lawrence- Northern Michigan Homesteader
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Homesteading aint’ pretty ya’ll
Sorry to burst your bubble, it’s not. It’s messy, (think dirty boots stepping in poo all the time), it’s strenuous and it’s certainly not glamorous. Your usually in your “outside” clothes that are stain covered, not washed and ripped.
What it is- it’s peaceful, it’s fulfilling, and in the end it’s your happy place. Maybe not happy when it’s rainy and cold out but you put on your fake smile and it becomes real. Plus the quietness in the rain is quite pleasant.
The animals are not really happy to see you, their happy to see your boots & buckets. Trust me. Boots and Buckets is all they see. Luckily I see bacon and smoked chicken when I’m trudging through the poo and mud to feed them. (kidding, not kidding). My husband does the majority of the animal chores (thank goodness!), but there’s definitely times I’m out there as well.
I’ve recently taught a Sourdough Masterclass that was so much fun! I love the enthusiasm of the attendees and their hunger for learning (and of course the bagels, pizza, and bread we made). It’s exciting and rejuvenating as the teacher to see people go forth and “Just Do It”. I’m really glad that the Lord has put me in such a place where my extreme (very extreme) passion for Freedom in Food has been able to spill over into others. I am humbled by the experience every time I teach a class whether it be gardening, cheese making, sourdough, or just a simple garden tour. I pray I’m making an impact one loaf of bread at a time for people to understand the important of creating your own food. There are health benefits of course but there’s something it does to feed the soul when you make your own food from scratch. Hands down, it’s the bee’s knees!
I remember the people who have helped us along the way by answering our questions or showing us how something was done. It was so helpful beyond measure and those people made a huge impact on our Homesteading Journey. I hope your finding those that help you along in your journey no matter if its’ just one loaf of bread, adding chicken layers for eggs, or plowing an acre of land to plant a garden. It all matters. It just does. It’s what God has intended for us to do – grow in His love and grow on His land.
Go Forth and Grow!!
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Discover More Fun Below!
How a simple table changes everything
June 15th 2023
Homesteading ain't pretty ya'll
Is it rain? No, unfortunatley it is not.
Tomato Planting & Cheesy Orzo
Short & Sweet (Dandelions too)
Fries- Nuggets & Beans
May 2nd 2023
(herb garden) - Saying No - Tinctures
Starting New
Maple Syrup- Rub’s- Taco Seasoning
Starting Your Seeds Indoors – Building a Trellis in the Garden – What to do with Lard
March 13th 2023
All About the Chickens
March 4th 2023
Back from Vacation – Cookies – Creamy Pasta
February 24th 2023
Carnita's - Gardening Worksheets -Bagels & More
Honey Oat Bread - Pasta Carbonara - Marbling Fats
February 5th 2023
Weather – 15 Minute Dinner – French Toast – My Happy Place
January 30th 2023
Seeds- Kitchen Sink Casserole, say what? - Tostadas
January 21st 2023
Seed Starting - Muffins w Glaze - Cheesy Potatoes
January 18th 2023
Greek Yogurt - Sprouts - Lotion Bars - A Challenge
January 7th 2023
New Recipes- Semi Famous Pizza Sauce- Healing a Wound
Launch of my Sourdough Series!
December 16th 2022
Gateway Cheese - Canning Carrots - Preserving Lemons
December 11th 2022
Rice– Artisan Fancy Loaf – Coffee
December 8th 2022
Spaghetti Sauce – Dryer Balls – Apothecary
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