These are the 27 best crops to grow in your survival garden — or modern victory garden as I like to call it. I’ll also show you my own survival garden plans for this year.  We will look at garden layouts and practical strategies for every circumstances. There is something here for you whether you... Read On → The post Ultimate Survival Garden Guide {27 Best Crops} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Leberknödelsuppe or liver dumpling soup is my favorite nourishing soup recipe and one we have almost every week. It's very popular in German, Austrian, and Czech cuisine, and guess what? It's kid friendly! This delicious and budget-friendly soup can be considered a 'hidden liver' recipe as it tastes very mild. Why You Should Make Liver... Read On → The post Traditional Liver Dumpling Soup appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Beet kvass is a nourishing fermented beverage teeming with beneficial natural probiotics. It is also a crucial component in many traditional borscht recipes. It requires only three ingredients — beets, water, and salt. My beet kvass recipe also adds ginger and apples, but this is entirely optional. The result is a healthy, versatile, fermented drink... Read On → The post Beet Kvass {With Apple & Ginger Variation} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Fermented lemons are one of those recipes you make on a whim for fun and then fall in love with. For me, they became a permanent pantry staple. And preserved lemons are surprisingly versatile too, and although my version is spiced, you can keep it simple with just the basics: lemons, salt, and water. It's... Read On → The post Fermented Lemons {Preserved Spiced Lemons} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Delicious low sugar strawberry freezer jam is so easy and quick to make! Strawberry freezer jam is a great way to preserve your strawberries at the peak of freshness and sweetness. No cooking, canning, or special equipment is required for making freezer jam either! Why You Will Love This Recipe I'm planning a huge strawberry... Read On → The post Easy Low Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam {No-Pectin Option} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

How to prepare for food shortages in 2023 and beyond whether you live in an apartment, suburban home, or homestead. I grew up in poverty. My mother grew up in a tiny village in post WW2 Yugoslavia, one of 8 children in a subsistence farming family. My family and I immigrated to this country escaping... Read On → The post 25 Real Ways To Prepare For Food Shortages {2023} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Wondering how to grow cucumbers in a raised bed? My complete guide has you totally covered from seed to harvest. How and why to trellis your plants, cucumber varieties to grow, preparing your raised beds, harvesting, square foot gardening, increasing yields — and more. Home gardeners, get ready to enjoy your own vegetable garden, and... Read On → The post How To Grow Cucumbers In Raised Beds {Complete Guide} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Can chickens eat cheese? What about milk? Or other types of dairy? Yes, your chickens can eat cheese! And they absolutely will love to eat it, but like any other treat, cheese should be fed in moderation. A good rule of thumb is that cheese should only make up about 10-15% of your flock's diet.... Read On → The post Can Chickens Eat Cheese? {Safely Feed Your Flock Dairy} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

If you're wondering how to make your own cultured butter or sweet cream butter, this is the only guide you need. No matter what kind of milk and cream you have, you can use it to make homemade butter. I will show you how to transform your raw milk or pasteurized milk into real homemade... Read On → The post Homemade Butter {The Ultimate Guide} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Try my Blitva recipe! Make this traditional Croatian side dish of Swiss Chard with potatoes, garlic and olive oil to remind you of your travels in Croatia. I grew up eating this savory peasant dish and it makes for a perfect side dish or even a unique cold potato salad. You can serve this blitva... Read On → The post Blitva | Croatian Chard & Potato Side Dish appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more