Laurie Neverman

5 Ways to Preserve Peaches – Plus the Easiest Way to Peel Peaches

July 13, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 33 Comments

Each year I preserve peaches in a variety of ways, stashing some for us to enjoy and some to use as gifts. (I have yet to find someone who does not appreciate homemade peach jam.) In this post I'll cover the easiest way to peel peaches, as well as canning, dehydrating, freezing, peach jam and freeze drying peaches.

My youngest loves peaches, so we stock up every year. We're still working on trying to get peach trees to survive as part of our permaculture food forest. We're right at the edge of peach friendly territory, but our place gets a lot of wind, which the trees don't like very much.

Easy German Potato Salad (Plus 5 Tips to Pick the Best Potatoes)

July 13, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 3 Comments

This hot German potato salad recipe gives a healthy twist to a classic side dish. We also give tips to help you pick the best potatoes for potato salad to maximize flavor and nutrition.

Mead – 5 Things You Need to Know (And a Recipe)

July 4, 2019 By Laurie Neverman Leave a Comment

Mead may be the world's oldest alcoholic beverage. Many modern versions are just for enjoyment, but we'll show you why (and how) to brew old school (naturally fermented) mead.

Why naturally fermented? Beyond the unique flavor possibilities of wild ferments, they also have probiotic and potential medicinal qualities. In a world where antibiotic resistant bacteria are becoming a growing problem, our old ally and “drink of the gods” may come to our rescue again.

Common Sense Homestead Open House – October 5, 2019 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

June 30, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 40 Comments

We'll be hosting our next annual Common Sense Homestead Open House on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. .

Our family will be giving tours of the home and grounds during this time. You're welcome to take a quick look or stay for a longer visit during the open house hours.

If you've wanted to see firsthand all the odds and ends I've talked about online, now's your chance. [Read more…] about Common Sense Homestead Open House – October 5, 2019 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Psoriasis on My Hands – My Experience with Home Remedies for Psoriasis

June 29, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 8 Comments

For the last several months, I've been dealing with psoriasis on my hands. It's some sort of pustular psoriasis, possibly PPP (Palmoplantar pustulosis). At its most active, there are small blisters filled with white fluid in the affected areas, combined with flaking skin, oozing and itching. In this post, I'll share the home remedies for psoriasis I've tried, along with reader recommendations for other psoriasis treatments.