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Cranapple Thanksgiving Cheer

The smell of turkey and dressing fills your home and soon your stomachs too. You've worked hard all day getting this special meal ready....

Hawaiian Farmer's Breakfast

During our time living in Hawaii, one of my favorite local dishes was breakfast and it was simple: eggs and rice. This isn't a...

Sweet Basil Ice Cream

Looking for other uses for your delicious Basil? Move over pesto! A sweet treat is in town. Try The Urban Farmstead Sweet Basil ice cream...

Planter's Punch

Hot summer days beating the sun to the garden to plant another row of carrots. Here's a lovely punch to cool you down at the end of the...

Earth Day Activities

This year, celebrate Earth Day with activities for the family that don't break the bank! Here are 8 ways you can show your support for...

Farmstead Stuffed Squash

Bacon? Cheese? Delicious? This squash recipe checks all the boxes and will have your family begging for more squash! You can use this as...

Homemade Cleaning Spray

Homemade Cleaning recipe uses food items you probably have in your home to kill cold and flu germs for a more natural, healthier "clean".

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

This recipe is delicious and attractive dish great for a lazy Sunday or for a special occasion. It requires a bit more work than a...

Salad with Chicken and Honey Bacon Dressing

Ingredients: 1 chicken breast chopped into bite sizes 3 tablespoons Kansas City BBQ Rub 2 tablespoons oil 5-6 cups fresh lettuce washed...

Honey Bacon Dressing

What tastes better than bacon? This dressing combines the sweet and tangy notes of homemade honey mustard with bacon and creates a...

Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

This thick and hearty soup is comforting, delicious, and packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Sweet potatoes are so great for your body...

Screwdriver

On the Farmstead, a screwdriver is not just a valuable tool, but also a deliciously beverage to get your brunch off to a good start. If...

Bulgur for Breakfast

I have to admit, when I poured out my first cup of Bulgur I was skeptical. It looked like brown gravel... more like something you'd put...

Egg in the Nest

Toad in the hole, one-eyed Jack, Popeye, gashouse eggs, hole in one, pirate's egg, egg in the nest, rocky mountain toast. This was one of...

Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato Soup

On cold, winter days you need something hearty and comforting in your stomach to warm you from the inside out. This Broccoli and Cheese...

Icy Sun Catcher

This is a fun, cold weather activity that adds beauty to your home and gives you a reason to look for ward to those really cold winter...

Easy as Coconut Custard Pie

In the Summer months, you crave dessert but don't feel like spending all day in a hot kitchen. Here is a way to have your pie and eat it...

Farmer's Sausage Casserole

Savory but not too rich, this casserole hits all the spots! Enjoy this with a large crowd or make it on the weekend and have hot and...

Cheesy Bacon Dip Appetizer / Snack

Ingredients: 8 ounces sour cream or greek yogurt for a healthier alternative 6 ounces ounces bacon (cooked and crumbled) 4 ounces cream...

Steader's Scotch Eggs

Scotch Eggs are one of the most delicious treats you can eat whether you get one at a pub, a renaissance fair, or make them at home....

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