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Cast Iron Spatchcock Chicken for Crispy, Juicy Meat
Make cast iron spatchcock chicken with crispy, golden skin and juicy meat. This simple stovetop-to-oven method makes a delicious roast chicken.

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We can turn a whole chicken into THIS! 🍗✨ If you

We can turn a whole chicken into THIS! 🍗✨

If you love a homemade dinner but don’t always have hours to spend in the kitchen, this little trick is worth knowing!

Spatchcocking simply means removing the backbone and flattening the chicken so it cooks more evenly and in less time. I start mine in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop to get that beautiful golden skin, then finish it in the oven until the meat is juicy and tender.

Simple ingredients. One skillet. A delicious dinner for the family. ❤️

Want to give it a try? Find the full recipe on the blog! The link is in my bio.

Save this one for your next chicken dinner!

#spatchcockchicken #castironcooking #easyfamilydinner #fromscratchcooking #homemadegoodness

When the cracker jar is running low, it’s time to

When the cracker jar is running low, it’s time to put that sourdough discard to work! 🌿

These crispy, homemade sourdough discard crackers have been a staple in our kitchen for years. They’re simple to make, use just a few ingredients, and are perfect for snacking, serving with soup, or adding to a cheese board.

It’s one more way to turn something that might otherwise go to waste into something delicious.❤️

💚 Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE below, and I’ll send it your way!

#sourdoughdiscard #sourdoughdiscardcrackers #fromscratchcooking #homemadecrackers #scratchcooking

There’s a season for planting, a season for harves

There’s a season for planting, a season for harvesting, and a season for putting the garden to rest. 🍂

Here in Minnesota, I’m working through the last of the garden chores — cutting back asparagus, digging the last potatoes, cutting down raspberries, and pulling the final carrots. There’s still a little kale growing, and I’ve tucked a few tender perennials into the greenhouse for winter.

It’s a little bittersweet to wrap things up, but there’s something satisfying about getting the garden ready for a season of rest.

And of course, I’m already thinking about next year’s garden!

Are you wrapping up your garden, or are you still harvesting? I’d love to hear what’s going on in your garden! 🌱

#mngarden #fallgarden #zone4gardening #homesteadgarden #gardentobed

A little look back at this year’s garden. 🌱 From

A little look back at this year’s garden. 🌱

From the first signs of green in the spring to baskets full of summer goodness, every season has its own story.

Some things grew beautifully. Others taught me a thing or two (and gave me a few notes for next year!). And there is always something satisfying about gathering what we’ve grown and finding ways to enjoy it long after the garden slows down.

Now we’re moving into the season of putting things to rest — finishing the last harvests, cleaning up the beds, and getting ready for winter here in Minnesota.

I’m grateful for what this garden gave us this year, and already thinking about what I’d like to try next season. There’s always something new to learn!

Tell me, what’s one thing your garden taught you this year? 🌿

#growyourownfood #garden #homesteadgarden #zone4gardening #growyourown

From chicken bones and veggie scraps to jars of ho

From chicken bones and veggie scraps to jars of homemade goodness on the pantry shelf. 🌿

Homemade chicken broth is one of those simple kitchen staples that lets us make a little more of what we already have.

I save the bones, tuck away veggie scraps, add a few simple seasonings, and let time do its thing. Then I strain it, fill my jars, and pressure can it for the pantry.

It’s practical, it’s delicious, and it’s one more way to steward what we have well.

Want to make your own? I’ve shared the full tutorial on the blog!

Head to the link in my bio and tap the blog link for Homemade Chicken Broth. 🤎

#homemadechickenbroth #fromscratchcooking #pantrystaples #homesteadkitchen #canningandpreserving

🌾 Homemade goodness looks different in every kitch

🌾 Homemade goodness looks different in every kitchen.

For me, today it looks like wheat berries, freshly milled flour, a happy sourdough starter, and a loaf of sandwich bread for our everyday table. 🍞

There’s something so satisfying about making things from scratch. I love learning traditional skills, working with simple ingredients, and finding little ways to bring more homemade goodness into our home.

But here’s the thing: I don’t think there’s just one right way to do it.

Maybe your homemade goodness looks like a loaf of bread made with freshly milled flour. Maybe it’s your favorite family bread recipe, a pot of soup simmering on the stove, homemade muffins for breakfast, or simply making time to gather around the table.

It doesn’t have to be complicated, and it certainly doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s kitchen.

It’s about finding joy in what you can make, using what you have, and caring for the people around your table.

Around here, there’s always room to learn something new, share what we love, and make ourselves at home. ❤️

What’s one of your favorite things to make from scratch?

#scratchcooking #homemadegoodness #sourdoughbread #homesteadkitchen #freshmilledflour

🌿 Minnesota winter is coming, and I’m not about to

🌿 Minnesota winter is coming, and I’m not about to let my garden sage go to waste!

Before the frost takes over, I’m bringing in my harvest and preserving it three different ways so we can enjoy a little taste of the garden all winter long.

🌿 Freeze-drying sage for the pantry
🍯 Making sage-infused honey
🍹 Making sage simple syrup to freeze for winter drinks

The honey will need a few weeks to infuse, so I’ll share the finished result when it’s ready!

There’s something satisfying about preserving what you’ve grown and making the most of the growing season before it ends.

Tell me, which would you try first: the sage honey, the simple syrup, or freeze-drying?

#preservingtheharvest #minnesotahomestead #herbgarden #homesteadkitchen #sage

You don’t need a smoker to make incredibly tender,

You don’t need a smoker to make incredibly tender, flavorful barbacoa beef. 🥩

I cooked this brisket low and slow in my Dutch oven until it was tender enough to shred, then served it over cilantro-lime rice with black beans, avocado, pickled red onions, corn, and all the good toppings.

It’s an easy, make-ahead meal that’s perfect for a family dinner or a build-your-own burrito bowl night.

Comment “RECIPE” and I’ll send you the recipe!

#barbacoabeef #burritobowl #brisket #dutchovencooking #easyfamilymeals

Got sourdough discard? Make granola! 🤎 This sourd

Got sourdough discard? Make granola! 🤎

This sourdough discard granola is one of my favorite ways to use up that extra discard instead of letting it go to waste. I load mine up with pepitas, sunflower seeds, flax, chia and hemp seeds for lots of crunch and goodness.

I like to bake it low and slow, then let it cool completely before breaking it into big, chunky clusters. Because let’s be honest… the chunks are the best part. 😉

It’s delicious over yogurt with fresh berries, but I’ll admit—I eat plenty of it straight from the jar, too!

A simple, wholesome way to turn your sourdough discard into something seriously delicious.

Save this one for your next discard day!

#sourdoughdiscard #sourdoughrecipes #homemade #fromscratch #homestead

A freezer full of love. ❤️ Today we had a little

A freezer full of love. ❤️

Today we had a little nesting party for my daughter and her husband as they get ready to welcome their first baby.

Four of us spent the day in the kitchen making 4 dinner recipes and 2 breakfast recipes to tuck away in their freezer for those first busy weeks with a newborn.

And I have to say… the food was only part of the fun.

Two of my daughter’s good friends came to help, and we laughed, cooked, chopped, packaged, cleaned and somehow managed to have a really good time doing it all.

I didn’t take a single video. 😂 I was apparently too busy actually enjoying the day!

But we did manage to get a few pictures of the chaos—and the finished haul.

There’s something pretty special about friends showing up for your daughter and helping her prepare for this next chapter.

Good food. Good friends. A full freezer. And a whole lot of love. ❤️

Now, bring on that baby! 🥰

#freezermeals #postpartummeals #nestingparty #mealprep #babyontheway

Got more beets than you can eat right now? ❤️🫜 Do

Got more beets than you can eat right now? ❤️🫜

Don’t let that garden goodness go to waste! Here’s how I prep beets for the freezer so I can enjoy them all winter long.

✔️ Wash & trim
✔️ Cook until tender
✔️ Peel & slice
✔️ Pre-freeze and package for the freezer

It’s an easy way to preserve your harvest now and have garden-fresh beets ready to add to meals later.

A little work now = a whole lot less work on a busy winter day! 🌱

#gardenharvest #preservingtheharvest #FreezerMeals #HomesteadKitchen #growyourownfood

A little trip to the apple trees… 🍎🚜 Some apples

A little trip to the apple trees… 🍎🚜

Some apples make it into the kitchen. Some are saved for applesauce, baking, and canning.

And the imperfect ones? They get shared with the cows and chickens. 🐄🐔❤️

Around here, “ugly” apples still have a purpose—and watching the animals enjoy them might just be my favorite part.

These little moments are the best. 🌿🍎

#farmlife #homesteading #applepicking #nothinggoestowaste #mngarden

Not every apple makes the cut for the pie basket.

Not every apple makes the cut for the pie basket. 🍎

The bruised ones? The wonky ones? The ones that are a little too “rustic” for the fruit bowl?

They still have a purpose around here. 🐄🐔

Our cattle and chickens are more than happy to take care of the seconds. Because on the farm, “imperfect” doesn’t mean “wasted.” ❤️

And honestly… they don’t seem to care about appearances one bit. 😂

#farmlife #homesteadlife #wastenotwantnot #chickensofinstagram #simpleliving

Apparently, becoming a grandma means making apples

Apparently, becoming a grandma means making applesauce before the baby even arrives. 😂🍎

Our apples are ready, our first grandbaby is coming in November, and this grandma is already getting a head start on the spoiling.

There’s just something special about putting up food from our own trees and knowing that one day, I’ll be sharing it with that special little someone. ❤️

Want the applesauce recipe? 🍎
Comment APPLESAUCE and I’ll send it right to you!

#homecanning #applesauce #preservingtheharvest #grandmatobe #firstgrandbaby

Well, this is a little surreal. 🤎 What started wi

Well, this is a little surreal. 🤎

What started with a jar of seed crackers somehow turned into 250,000+ people stopping by the farmhouse. And now there are so many new faces around here!

So, welcome to Farmhouse On Guernsey.

This is a place for growing, preserving, cooking from scratch, farmhouse projects, raising a few farm friends, and figuring things out as we go.

I’m so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair, stay awhile, and let’s see what we can make together.

There’s always room for one more. 🤎

#farmhouselifestyle #FromScratchCooking #gardentotable #simpleliving #minnesotafarmhouse

The jar is empty… you know what that means. 😉 Time

The jar is empty… you know what that means. 😉 Time to make another batch of seed crackers!

These have become a staple around here—crispy, crunchy, full of good seeds, and so simple to make. I love having a homemade snack ready to grab when the craving for something crunchy hits.

So, let’s restock the jar. 🌱🤎

Would you keep a jar of homemade crackers on your counter?

#seedcrackers #homemadesnacks #farmhousekitchen #madefromscratch #pantrystaples

Don’t toss those tomato scraps! 🍅 When tomato sea

Don’t toss those tomato scraps! 🍅

When tomato season is overflowing, I save the seeds and skins, freeze dry them, and turn them into a flavorful tomato powder. ❤️

It’s an easy way to preserve a little more of the harvest and make sure less goes to waste. That powder is SO handy for adding a little tomato flavor to soups, sauces, seasonings, breads and more!

Around here, we’re always looking for ways to use what we grow…right down to the scraps. 🌱

#tomatoseason #foodpreservation #freezedrying #fromthegarden #wastenotwantnot

Because if you’re going to spend all day in the ki

Because if you’re going to spend all day in the kitchen preserving the harvest… your jars might as well look cute, too. 🫙🌿

I love making my own labels for our home-canned goodies. A little sticker paper, a little creativity, and my Silhouette machine does the cutting for me!

It’s one of those little details that makes opening the pantry feel like opening a tiny homemade grocery store. ❤️

And yes… I absolutely judge a jar by its label. 😂

Do you label your home-canned goods, or are you a “I know what’s in that jar” kind of canner? 👇

#homecanning #canningseason #preservingtheharvest #pantrygoals #silhouettecameo

One of my favorite ways to preserve the garden har

One of my favorite ways to preserve the garden harvest: steam blanch, cool, portion, and vacuum seal. 🫛

I like sealing our green beans in 6 oz portions—just enough for an easy side dish without thawing more than we need.

A little work now means garden-fresh green beans ready to grab all winter long. 💚

#preservingtheharvest #greenbeans #gardenharvest #foodpreservation #mngarden

Come and clean up this year’s garlic harvest with

Come and clean up this year’s garlic harvest with me!
🧄 The garlic harvest isn’t quite finished when it comes out of the garden!

After curing for several weeks, it’s time to clean up the bulbs—brushing away loose dirt, trimming the roots, and removing the outer layers that are dirty or damaged.

I try not to get them too clean by removing too many protective layers. Those papery skins are what help keep garlic fresh for months!

There is something so satisfying about taking a freshly cured, slightly dirty bulb and turning it into beautiful garlic ready for the pantry. 🤍

Do you grow your own garlic? 🧄

#garlicharvest #growinggarlic #homegrownfood #mngarden #growyourownfood

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From the Garden

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