Amanda Whittington, Author at Homestead Survival Site

50 Cattail Uses and Recipes

Here are 50 incredible uses for cattails, from food and fire-starting to medicine, shelter, and more. A must-know survival plant.

Here are 13 survival superfoods you can grow and stockpile to keep your family healthy and prepared for any emergency.

Protect your chickens with these 20 effective, natural predator-proofing tips to keep your flock safe from foxes, hawks, raccoons, and more.

Experience the taste of tradition with hasty pudding, a comforting porridge-like dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries.

Learn how to make fire cider at home and enjoy the many health benefits associated with this incredible fire cider recipe.

Learn how to make traditional Iranian fatir bread with this recipe. This 1000-year-old bread recipe is soft, sweet, and full of flavor!

In need of bread during an emergency? Try this quick and easy flat bread recipe that can be made with only a few ingredients.

Discover the uses and benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV). From cooking to home remedies, ACV has been used since ancient times.

Learn to create a potato yeast starter from scratch. Harness the power of wild yeast to make fluffy, homemade bread without standard yeast.

Canning can be an intimidating process at first. But if you follow these easy beginner canning recipes, you’ll be well on your way.