Rustic Roots Homestead

I have been so busy, but today was able to whip my tallow up. This was my first time to render lard and create tallow, add a carrier oil and essential oil, and create these beautiful whipped tallows.
I did keep some that was rendered down plain to use on my cast iron, wooden cutting board, and to cook with.

Lavender whipped tallow

Tranquility essential oil mix whipped tallow

Calming Sleep essential oil mix whipped tallow

I used coconut oil as the carrier oil. I think they are beautiful and they are so soft!

Whats been sitting on your counters to thaw out to cook for Sunday supper?

I have some cutlets - from our processed Kune Kune and some bacon end pieces from his as well.

I’m going to put some of the bacon end pieces in a pot of beans to go with the cutlets and cook some fried potatoes canned from my garden then make a side salad. 🤗

Anyone watch Homestead Rescue? I love that show. I like their whole family, but really like seeing Misty’s ideas and how
she implements things.

If you watch the show, who is your favorite?

Big shout out to my newest top fan!💎

Shaundra Woodall

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

A book on my wish list has become available on ThriftBooks.

Has anyone read this one?

Anyone else shop for books on ThriftBooks?
📚

If you’re going to a yard or estate sale, what is something you will always look at, if it’s there? Doesn’t mean it’s a must buy each time, but each time you are at least looking for them.

Me:

Cast Iron Cookware
Vintage Children’s Books
Canning jars
Quilts

Great reminder

You are going to be gifted something for your homestead. You can choose one of the following:

1. Young Angus steer
2. 10 laying hens and a small coop
3. 5 goats - let’s say Nubians

Which would you choose? I would choose the young steer.

Mindful