Welcome to Broken P Ranch
Broken P Ranch is a homestead where seasonal living, self-sufficiency, and from-scratch cooking come together with heartland charm.
Our garden is the centerpiece of the homestead. We grow all the vegetables we eat in it over a year. Gardening is fun but not always easy, so I’m sharing my almost 20 years of intensive gardening experience with you here!
Preserving food is a great skill to learn. There are a lot of ways to preserve food, like canning, dehydration, freeze drying, freezing, salt curing, or fermentation.
Whether you’re homesteading on open land or in the suburbs, you can build the skills you need. These tutorials are here to guide you every step of the way.
Holidays are special days of celebration, reflection, or observance that bring people together through traditions, festivities, and cultural or religious significance.
Bring the best of farm-style cooking into your own kitchen. You can enjoy hearty, homemade meals no matter where you live.
I share practical homesteading skills, from-scratch recipes, and simple heartland wisdom to help you live a slower, more meaningful life. Everything here is rooted in self-sufficiency and seasonal living, from backyard gardens to preservation tips, holiday traditions to DIY projects. Pull up a chair—we’re making the most of every season, one jar, one recipe, and one memory at a time.
Breakfast Salads You’ll Crave
For a long time, breakfast in my world looked like pancakes on weekends and scrambled eggs on school days. But somewhere between trying to eat more protein and finding ways to sneak in greens before noon, I stumbled upon something that changed how I start my mornings: the breakfast salad. Now hear me out. It…
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
There’s something undeniably romantic and nostalgic about chocolate-covered strawberries. For decades, they’ve graced Valentine’s Day tables, bridal showers, baby announcements, and anniversary dinners. But did you know this now-classic dessert only dates back to the 1960s? Lorraine Lorusso, a woman working at a Chicago gourmet shop called Stop N’ Shop, is credited with the original…
Old-Fashioned Lemonade: A Sip of Summer’s History in Every Glass
When you think of summer, what comes to mind? Sunshine, porch swings, and the familiar clink of ice cubes in a tall glass of lemonade. This nostalgic drink has roots that go back further than you might imagine—traveling across continents and centuries before becoming a staple at county fairs and backyard barbecues. The history of…
Beautifully Berry Tarte
Nothing says summer quite like a tart bursting with berries. This Beautifully Berry Tarte celebrates nature’s sweetest offerings—plump blueberries, juicy raspberries, and tart cherries—all in a rustic, naturally sweetened crust. Whether you’re gathering with friends or looking for a charming dessert to serve after a home-cooked meal, this tart is as lovely as it is…
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Breaking Free: The Journey to Self‑Sufficiency and the Empowering Benefits It Brings
- Start a garden – Grow your fruits and vegetables to reduce grocery bills and eat fresh, seasonal food.
- Install solar panels – Harness solar energy to lower utility costs and reduce reliance on the grid.
- Collect rainwater – Use rain barrels to gather water for your garden and household needs.
- Learn to cook from scratch – Prepare meals at home using whole ingredients for better health and independence.
- Preserve food – Can, dehydrate, or freeze your harvest to build a long-lasting pantry and reduce waste.
