In this blog article, we answer some common questions about a DIY GeoDome Greenhouse in the Winter from a northern, cold-climate perspective. There is a lot of information online about geodesic dome greenhouses in the Colorado mountains; it obviously works great. But is it the same farther ...
Do food growers need nutritional supplements?
Northern Homestead focuses on growing, preserving, and preparing nutritious food. Despite our cold climate and short growing season, we strive to have homegrown food year-round. We do not claim to be self-sufficient; instead, we enhance our diet with high-quality food in ways we can. A ...
Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce
Follow my blog with Bloglovin We have been enjoying the yummy taste of homemade oven-roasted tomato sauce for a few years now. It all started when a fellow blogger posted the Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe that looked so yummy and sounded so easy. Since we had lots of homegrown tomatoes, I made ...
Growing Overwintering Spinach in a Cold Climate
Spinach is one of my favorite greens to grow in the garden for several reasons. It is the first crop that can be planted and harvested in spring; it survives over the winter when planted at the end of summer, and doesn't require much space in the garden. I have been successfully growing ...
Pirozhki – Buns with Various Fillings
While writing about yeast-leavened dough, I thought it would be incomplete without mentioning Pirozhki. I'm not sure what the English equivalent is for these delicious, versatile stuffed buns with various fillings —maybe hand pies? If you know the term, please let us know in the ...
Homemade Pizza Recipe
Pizza may not be the first thing one would think of making at home. After all, there are pizza places everywhere. However, homemade pizza is just so yummy, and you get a lot more pizza for your buck. Besides, the homemade pizza recipe is easier than you think. My children's teenage friends used to ...
Oma’s Plum Platz Recipe (German Plum Cake)
I almost forgot about Oma's Plum Platz recipe until my cousin called, excitedly telling me she and her sister had visited our aunt and were served the family plum Platz. Plums hold a special place in my memories, and as I’ve mentioned before, I even grow a plum tree in my garden because it shares ...
Whole Grain Dinner Buns Recipe
Homemade, freshly baked whole-grain dinner buns are a real treat. I first learned to make buns from my mom. However, hers were not whole grain. So I started to twist the recipe and created my own. For years, I used the same recipe that became famous as Anna Rolls. After we began eating a ...
Fermented Baby Carrots or Carrot Sticks
When it comes to preserving carrots, fermenting them might not be the first option that comes to mind. While carrot pickles are well known, if you enjoy them, you will likely love fermented baby carrots or carrot sticks even more. Right after harvesting, I usually sort the carrots by size. ...
Fermenting is Simple – Learn the Basics
Here at Northern Homestead, we love fermented foods. We love them because they are delicious, healthy, and simple to make. It is a great way to preserve the harvest. Learn the basics of fermenting fruit and vegetables at home. There is a whole science to how fruit and vegetables get ...
