Simple Country Living
Techniques, Recipes, and Wisdom for the Garden, Kitchen, and Beyond
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Join popular homesteader and founder of Azure Farm, Annette Thurmon, to connect with the earth, animals, and food on a deeper level. With Simple Country Living at your side, learn how to successfully plant a kitchen garden, preserve whatever produce is in season, and replace commercial cleaning products with homemade. Tips, tricks, and family activities will help you reduce waste, save money, and harness new skills. Learn valuable techniques and lessons, chapter by chapter: The Natural- and Nature-Inspired Home: Create family traditions around nature: Enjoy strawberry and apple picking, natural egg dye, salt dough ornament making, and decorating your home with natural elements. Make DIY cleaning sprays, reduce food waste, learn self-sufficient laundry and bathroom tips, and share the bounty with nature-inspired gifts and gatherings. How to Plan Your Garden: Master the essentials for a healthy garden, including soil health, garden layout, raised beds, choosing your seeds, frost dates, crop rotation, companion planting, and compost essentials. What to Grow in Your Garden: Decide what to grow based on your climate and preferences, figure out how much to plant, and garden through the seasons. Go further with home orchards or berry patches, and explore the benefits of natural pest control, greenhouses, and animals in the garden. Preserving You Harvest: Learn everything you need to can, freeze, dehydrate, and save seeds--including plenty of recipes, from salsa to fruit spreads. The Home Kitchen: Embrace garden-to-table eating with seasonal recipes. Learn how to stock a resilient homestead pantry and find a selection of tried-and-true recipes the whole family will love (and love to cook!). Even if you don't have the acres you dream of, the simple country life can be more than a state of mind. Start growing more, cooking more, and living in rhythm with nature.
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Book Review: Simple Country Living Techniques, Recipes, and Wisdom for the Garden, Kitchen, and Beyond by Annette Thurmon
Rating: 5 Stars
Simple Country Living by Annette Thurmon is a delightful guide that beckons readers to embrace a simpler life through homesteading techniques, practical recipes, and insightful wisdom. Thurmon, a homesteader and founder of Azure Farm, invites us to reconnect with nature on a deeper level and adopt sustainable practices that can be applied regardless of where we reside.
The book covers a wide array of topics, from creating a natural-inspired home to cultivating a thriving garden, preserving seasonal harvests, and mastering the art of home cooking. Thurmon's approach is not only informative but also engaging, offering tips, tricks, and family activities that promote waste reduction, cost savings, and the development of new skills.
One of the standout features of Simple Country Living is its visual appeal. The book is adorned with stunning photographs that exude a vintage charm, making it a joy to peruse. Beyond its aesthetics, the content is equally captivating, providing readers with practical advice on everything from DIY cleaning products to garden layout and seed preservation.
Personally, I found the section on preserving the harvest to be particularly helpful. The assortment of recipes, including the dark chocolate mint truffles and Lemon Maple Blueberry sauce, were just divine. The emphasis on creating lasting memories through family involvement in homesteading activities resonated with me deeply.
In conclusion, Simple Country Living is more than just a guidebook—it is a source of inspiration for those seeking to lead a more sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle. With its wealth of information, beautiful imagery, and mouth-watering recipes, this book is a valuable investment for anyone looking to cultivate a deeper connection with nature and embrace the simplicity of country living. Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or a novice enthusiast, Annette Thurmon's work is sure to enrich your journey towards a harmonious coexistence with the natural world.
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
