On Our homestead

Although it was 20°F when I looked at the temperature this morning, the sun and blue skies made me really want to get planting. The real key for whether that is a good idea or not, is the soil temperature. Plant too soon, and the seed may rot before it germinates. Plus, under cold temperatures, the germination will be slow. I pulled out our soil thermometer and measured at 2 inches into the soil that the sandy plot I have planned for oats is at 49°F which meets the minimum of 43°F.  The minimum air temperature for the next 10...

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I like to use two 10 inch well seasoned cast iron skillets.  I use two because it lets me keep up with 4 people at the table.  Begin the pans warming on medium heat so they are ready to go when the mixing is finished. Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter (if salted, omit extra salt) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 small eggs (or 1 large) 2 cups buttermilk, ours always come from Cook's down the road To make buckwheat flour from your own seeds,...