Monthly Archives: October 2011

Mortar and Pestle – Ancient is still in!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

“A mortar is a bowl shaped container made of a hard wood, marble, pottery, or stone. The pestle is a bat shaped tool that is used to grind inside the mortar (bowl) and pulverize grains, herbs, and other food substances as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in The Tools of The Trade, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient, aroma, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, dried peppers, herbs, kitchen, mortar and pestle, mustard seeds, tool, tools of the trade | 7 Comments

The Tomato Story

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I was in the grocery store “a major grocery chain” this past week just to pick up a couple of items….it always happens that way especially right before we are about to have a party at our house. The man … Continue reading →

Posted in Are you Prepared for the future?, Survival Diva, Uncategorized | Tagged 100 mile diet, climbing, economy, expensive, grocery, grocery prices climbing, grocery store, locavore, meatless mondays, on the rise, prices, tomatoes, tomatos, vegan, vegetarian | 7 Comments

Yes You Can Make Your Very Own Homemade Soap

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I really don’t know how my Dad got into soap making I had done some glycerin melt and pour into the molds in my early 20’s but would often be disappointed in the results as it resulted in a soap that … Continue reading →

Posted in The Suburban Homestead Life, Uncategorized | Tagged allergies, better for your skin, Dad, essential oils, family, healthy, history of soap, lye, Rosemary, saponification, soap, soap making, The Everything Soapmaking book | 5 Comments

Making Your Own Pollen Patties To Feed Your Bees

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Raising Bees is not an inexpensive hobby…..just ask any of your Bee Keeping friends. I still remember our excitement when we first picked up our bees! Not everyone agrees with feeding the bees but my husband feels strongly that this … Continue reading →

Posted in Bee Keeping, Uncategorized | Tagged beekeeping, bees, brewers yeast, dried milk, feeding, healthy, love, pollen, pollen patties, preparing, soy flour, stores for the winter | 2 Comments

A Fall Peek at Our Garden & Julie’s Favorite Cabbage Recipe

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I love just about everything about fall but one of my favorite things is to watch our garden to continue to thrive in coastal North Carolina. Here are some pictures of some of the wonderful produce that is continuing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Le Jardin (French For The Garden if your not sure ;)...), My Tiny Galley Kitchen's Results, The Suburban Homestead Life | Tagged boiled cabbage, bratwurst, cabbage, cabbages, cool, corned beef, fall, garden, healthy, homestead, peppers, purple beauty, radish, Recipe | 10 Comments

Yurt Kidding….You Stayed in a Yurt for Your Anniversary? You Betcha’!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

My husband and I go to Asheville, NC every fall to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary this year we celebrated 22 years. We started this off and on about 5 years after we got married but the problem was we could … Continue reading →

Posted in Are you Prepared for the future?, Musings, Uncategorized | Tagged apples, applesauce, cabbage, love, marriage, pantry, preparing for the future, romance, stocking the larder, sweet potatoes, wedding anniversary, yurt | Leave a comment

Our Bees Take Flight

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

My husband called me outside the other day to tape our bees taking their first Orientation flights. This is usually the first time they have flown outside the hive and it gives them a feel for where they live. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bee Keeping | Tagged adventure, bee keeping, hives, homestead living, honey, Honey bees, orientation flights, sustainable living | 8 Comments

Instead of Spring Cleaning…How about Fall Cleaning!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I am truly a summer baby, born a Leo and I love the sun and the garden but the refreshing breezes of fall always inspire me to do some fall cleaning. I know cleaning is not the most glamorous of … Continue reading →

Posted in Making Your Home A Haven | Tagged baking, bookshelves, candles, fall, fall cleaning, family, fresh flowers, haven, home, pumpkins, scrubbing, work | 4 Comments

Football – Good Ole’ Fashioned Family Entertaiment

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Football season has been in full swing here and lately the folks around this lil’ suburban homestead have gotten tired as the games have been in full swing. Up until last week my son’s team was undefeated. However now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Fun | Tagged affordable, bright lights, entertainment, family, football, fun, gets kids off the comuter, healthy, old fashioned, son, sports | 4 Comments

Vintage Pastry Mat – Tools of The Trade Item No. 1

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I was fortunate enough to have my Step Mom give me this wonderful vintage 1970’s Tupperware Pastry mat. If you can get your hands on some of these items for your kitchen you will find that they will be invaluable … Continue reading →