If you’ve ever made Scotch eggs, you know the concept: hard boiled eggs, wrapped in sausage. Traditionally, they’re then rolled in a batter and deep fried. I can’t have the batter, so my normal method for Scotch eggs is to wrap the egg-and-sausage in bacon and bake. This particular twist is: hard-boiled quail eggs, rabbit… Continue reading Mini Scotch Eggs – Quail & Rabbit Sausage
One aspect of homesteading and being frugal that is often both reviled and feted is bulk purchasing. Reviled as “hoarding” at times, or “just too expensive”, and feted as budget saving, if you can manage your finances for it. In my case, I’m damned expensive to feed. Purchasing meat — and decent quality meat —… Continue reading Printable Labels for Bulk Freezing
Bunnies First, since I failed to mention: Missy had her kits yesterday at some point. I believe I counted six heads when I checked her box out in the late afternoon. It’s her first litter, and I was concerned that they weren’t rolly-polly bellied babies. When I went back out later to check on the… Continue reading Rabbit Spaghetti Sauce (Ragu)
I was asked to provide a write up on making homemade yogurt by a friend staying with us for a few days. She eats a lot of yogurt, and recently acquired an Instant Pot with the “yogurt button.” Now, on several of the IP groups on Facebook, the question gets asked repeatedly: Why make yogurt,… Continue reading Yogurt