Amanda Whittington, Author at Homestead Survival Site

How to Make a Potato Yeast Starter

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.

Learn from the chicken keeping mistakes I made as a beginner. Find out how to avoid these pitfalls and create happy chicken coop.

If you’re living off the grid, you’ll need a way to purify your drinking water. Here’s a list of water purification methods to consider.

Find out how to prepare children for unexpected disasters. These tips and strategies will ensure your kids are ready for any emergency.

Learn the practicality of meat pies during the Great Depression and how families used leftovers to make a tasty and economical meal.

Sweet water pie is a delicious recipe that was invented during the Great Depression. Here’s how to make it.

Learn how to make Hoover Stew, a Great Depression recipe that utilizes simple ingredients and teaches you how to improvise in the kitchen.

During the Great Depression, people had to get creative with their meals. Check out these recipes that emerged during those desperate times.

Learn how to make delicious Amish Friendship Bread using a sourdough starter. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process.