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Sourdough loaf of bread and a jar of sourdough starter.

How to Revive a Sourdough Starter

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Must-Know Emergency Preparedness Tips (For Everyone)

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Crispy Rutabaga Fries Recipe

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Late August Garden Tour

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Kitchen Refresh

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Toxin Testing & My Results

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Non-GMO Foods & How to Avoid GMOs

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A woman laughing while petting pigs.

Bloopers & Outtakes

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Scottish Highland Cow grazing in a field with a woman by a truck throwing out feed.

Day in the Life on the Homestead

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A cow eating Brussel sprout stems.

Signs To Watch For With An Expecting Cow

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Traditional Christmas Pudding Recipe

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