Here in South Texas, prickly pear cacti grow like weeds.  Seriously.  But for the suburban homesteader in the southwestern United States,...

One of the things my mother taught me about meal prep is to work smarter, not harder.  Today, I’m going to share with you one of her...

My Chinese grandfather grew up in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during WWII.  As such, he had a lot of exposure to Japanese culture and even...

A lot of people enjoy breakfast smoothies. I happen to be one of them. Today, I want to share with you my favorite recipe for a...

Have you ever heard of something called moringa ?   Moringa trees are known by several names.  Their scientific name is Moringa oleifera...

This post is actually a follow-up to my post on make-ahead potstickers .  A few weeks ago, I carved out the time to make a batch, but I...

One of the best things about living in Texas is the food . Especially along the U.S.-Mexico border, the tacos and churros can’t be beat....

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve struggled with a brown thumb.  My little herb garden—trenched out along my front porch and...

Disclaimer—I am not being paid by any meal kit subscription service; I’m simply providing my honest review based on personal experience. ...

So, I don’t know about you, but I hate letting perfectly good food go to waste.  In this post, I’m going to share one of the ways I use...

In some of my earliest posts, I detailed how to use fresh ginger root to develop a ginger bug starter culture and naturally fermented...

Last week, I posted three reasons why I think self-sufficiency has never been more important .  But today, we’re going to switch gears...

Here at the Light Blue Longhouse, we’re all about taking small steps toward self-sufficiency. But why? What’s the big deal? Today, I’m...

This year, my husband and I agreed to host a foreign exchange student from mainland China.  He and his family have introduced us to all...

Christmas is right around the corner! Today, I’m going to share with you my mama’s recipe for a delicious Christmas treat: double-decker...

On this blog, I write a lot about practical tips for suburban homesteading on a budget.  Today, I’m taking a break from that to share a...

The holidays are upon us!  If your family is anything like mine, you’ll end up with more turkey meat than you know what to do with.  In...

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I wish I could claim a magic cure for my dog (Niki Fury)’s separation anxiety.  But alas, there is no magic pill to take the fear away. ...

Plain ol' pizza is great. But who doesn't love pizza with cheese-stuffed crusts? Today, I'm going to share my recipe for sourdough...