In this day and age, there are so many ways that we can disconnect from the present moment, that our activities have become mindless at times. Recently, I have made it a habit to become more mindful, but I’m not talking about the stereotypical meditation sessions or yoga retreats. Being mindful simply means connecting more with the present. In doing so, our relationships with ourselves and others can improve. Here […]
Beeswax is Nature’s natural air purifier. Here’s a simple, thoughtful gift idea that you can make at home in under one hour! So let me show you how to make mason jar candles. You can use many types of mason jars, but opt for ones that are short and wide mouthed. You’ll also want to opt for beeswax pellets instead of blocks because they will fill the air pockets better […]
A few weeks ago I made a recipe on my Instagram stories for a wild boar dish I was trying out. I had brought a bunch of wild boar back from my Adventure Getaway and I was in experimentation mode. I got a lot of requests for the recipe so I’m sharing it with you here at last. It is Braised Wild Boar Shoulder with Prunes and Leeks and has […]
On a recent Saturday morning I paid a visit to my friend Lin Rhea, an extremely talented blacksmith who is keeping an ancient tradition alive. He specializes in historic blacksmithing and makes the most incredible things with fire, metal, and strength–from forged scissors, to pliers, to the most stunning knives. I decided to share a live demonstration on my YouTube page, which features all kinds of pioneer skills. I hope […]
If health and natural alternatives are on your radar, there is no doubt that the benefits of apple cider vinegar have come up. However, there is far more beyond apple cider vinegar’s popularity in treating health concerns, such as cholesterol, digestion, and blood sugar. Who knew that a product with such diversity existed!? Today, we are going to delve into how apple cider vinegar has amazing applications in both your […]
There is nothing more relaxing than a steaming hot shower after a long day on your feet, but have you been maximizing your time? I am almost positive that my nightly shower has some therapeutic magic to it and they are so easy to implement! Here are some simple tricks that will elevate your shower into a transformative in-home spa experience. How to Elevate Your Shower Experience: Eucalyptus Bouquet I love […]
This spring and summer, decorate your cakes with beautiful natural edible sugared flowers. There are so many out there that you can make use of. In this episode of my Modern Pioneering series, I show you how to make sugared flowers from nature. And if you’re not sure which ones are edible, check out my list of edible flowers to grow in your garden for tips on what you can […]
As you know by now, I am a big believer in getting my meat from a whole animal because you get more for your money when you break it down yourself. For example, my latest video on How to Quarter a Chicken shows you how to do just that. And on my recent Adventure Getaway I spent a lot of time butchering wild boar with the ladies who attended. We […]
On my recent Adventure Getaway, I was gifted a whole bunch of wild meat, not to mention that we harvested some lovely wild hogs. So I have been cooking up a storm, and one delicious recipe I made here recently was Sika Stew with Spring Vegetables. Of course you could use any kind of venison, or even beef, elk, bison or your other favorite stew meat, but I noticed that […]
I don’t know about you, but I can’t cut an onion without major tears running down my face. But I love cooking with onions, so I decided it was time to get to the bottom of it and find a solution. In this latest live episode on my YouTube Channel, I tried four different methods for how to cut an onion without crying to see if any of them worked […]