The author has returned to Tasmania after years in Canada, excited but daunted by the extensive renovations needed on their new property. With a tight deadline and big plans for a garden, they aim to share their homesteading journey in suburban Tasmania, offering insight for urban homesteaders.
The author bids farewell to Canada as they prepare to return home, sharing a recipe for homemade chicken stock before leaving. They emphasize the benefits of homemade stock over store-bought options, providing an easy-to-follow recipe and tips for achieving optimal flavor. The post concludes with a teaser for their upcoming content from Tasmania.
The Vandemonian Homesteader blog is celebrating its first anniversary, reflecting on the past year's progress and looking forward to the coming year. The author has prioritized sharing experiences, offering financial advice, and documenting progress towards achieving their homesteading goals, all while embracing the challenges ahead.
The Vandemonian Homesteader shares a simple jam recipe and a brief history of jam-making. With only three ingredients, the recipe seems easy, but attention to detail is crucial. Sterilized containers and the wrinkle test ensure a successful batch. The post promises a special anniversary reflection in the next update.
The author shares practical frugal living tips based on personal experiences, emphasizing making every dollar count by buying used, utilizing coupons, practicing nose-to-tail cooking, and gardening according to the region. Additional advice includes organizing, minimizing driving, investing in quality items, and choosing reusable over disposable products.
The Vandemonian Homesteader shares practical tips for saving money with a historical twist. Part II "Making Do" advocates making and reusing items, finding freebies, growing food, borrowing/bartering, and utilizing library resources. The post offers insightful strategies for frugal living, hinting at upcoming content.
Part II: Making do Part III: Make every dollar count Hello, and welcome back to the Vandemonian Homesteader. As usual, I hope you are all doing well. I wrote a list a post a while ago sharing some tips on living frugally, and you can find it here Frugal living tips if you want to... Continue Reading →
The author provides an update on recent life changes, including moving and adjusting to a new work schedule. They discuss the progress of their herb garden, upcoming posts on gardening tips, and plans for future homesteading projects in Australia, expressing enthusiasm for the journey ahead.
The post discusses the author's plans for summer in Vancouver, their thoughts on knife sharpening, and the benefits of maintaining a sharp knife. It covers three methods of sharpening knives and details how to use a whetstone. The author emphasizes the importance of knife safety and care.
This post provides a detailed guide on how to deconstruct a chicken to save money and create versatile meat and stock. It emphasizes the convenience and cost-effectiveness of this approach, offering step-by-step instructions and safety tips. The author encourages readers to experiment and apply the method to other types of meat.
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