I came across this blog while searching random green things called Cold Antler Farm. A wonderful blog about a woman my age and homesteading. This gal Jenna had written a book called Made From Scratch, so I picked it up at the library. A lovely book about her adventure into becoming a self sufficient woman.
Mostly her ups and downs about the reality of farm life. The chapter that really struck me was about the rabbits. She has to go through a tough experience putting down one of the rabbits. Truly eye opening because most of the books and magazines gloss over the reality of farm life. Like, what happens if your neighbors dog gets into your yard and starts a massacre of your free range chickens? Or your rabbit breaks its back and needs to be killed quickly?
Gardening, sled dogs (or pack dogs), and cooking are all topics she discusses. Made From Scratch, also goes into antiquing. Everything was made better back then right? Well why not go purchase it then, plus your buying something with history and supporting local businesses. I already garage sale, thrift and antique shop, but what a lovely way to get that idea out there to the general public. A great book, not very long it was was a rather quick read for me.
Oh, and Made From Scratch won the Books for a Better Life award under the green category.
I have many of those books on my to read list, if you scroll further down the page too all the finalist books are listed as well. So many great reads.... now if I just had more time.
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