I can’t imagine a homestead without a cat. Or two. Or more. Cats are an essential component to a happy homestead. In honor of Happy Cat Month (September) we have a guest post about cats and homestead life by one of our loyal readers, Iya […]
Homesteading is a state of mind. It is not only about buying land and starting to farm. It’s not about living off grid and raising your own food and raising livestock. Certainly it is not about withdrawing from society. It is about being willing to […]
Summertime is busy here on the homestead. Some weeks on this site we do not add a recipe or a foraged food. Some weeks we spend the same time writing and editing on the website itself. Working On It! Summer has extra sunny hours – […]
Once I wrote “Free Food” as a title for one of my foraging posts, but then I changed it. Why? Because, if you take a good look, nothing on this earth is ever free. You need to trade one thing for another. When it comes […]
Mesquite beans make a lovely gluten-free meal or flour. Sweet. A tad nutty flavored. Some people say somewhat carob-like. They have a delightful taste all their own. Just like we said in the post about verdolagas when asked what they taste like. Shrug. They taste […]
Many of us in the Southwest grow rosemary because it is a relatively low-water user that blooms in winter to feed the bees. But rosemary can become rampant! It will easily overtake a space. Yes, it is related to mint – which will also run […]
Castor bean plant (Ricinus communis) is the source of castor oil. It is called ricino or higuerilla in Spanish, and called yech! by small children dosed with it’s oil as a laxative. It’s not a Bean Castor is a member of the Euphorbiaceae, the […]
Here at Savor the Southwest our full motto is: appreciating, nurturing, and using the products of the Earth and the Southwest. You don’t have to live in the Southwest to enjoy our site! We are a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of […]
Do you hate to waste food? So do we! What about those apple peels and cores? Yes, you can compost them, or feed them to the chickens – but here is one way to get one additional use from them before they go outside! Save […]
As holidays approach, and yet the budget is tight, are you considering an instant pot as a “useful” gift for your home? Disclaimer Note: We are discussing the concept of an electric pressure cooker with a built-in computer guide. We are calling them instant pots. […]
