Briar and Bramble

New banana bread recipe on the blog! Maple Cacao Banana Bread Recipe | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/maple-cacao-banana-bread-recipe/ 🍌🍞🍌 #bananabread #blogger #blog #homesteader #homesteading #kitchenwitch #theheathenhomesteader #heathenhomesteader #homestead #madefromscratch #homemade #recipe #diy #doityourself

I made Scottish Tattie (Potato) Scones earlier today! Soooo damn good! Here's the recipe: Scottish Tattie (Potato) Scones Recipe | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/scottish-tattie-potato-scones-recipe/ 🍴🍴🍴 #Scottish #scottishbreakfast #scottishtattiescones #tattiescones #potatoscones #scottishscones #homemade #madefromscratch #homesteader #homesteading #recipe #blog #blogger #wordpress #homecooking #scottishfood

Homemade Eggshell Tea Fertilizer feeding my veggies! There is s how to in my blog: Eggshell Tea Plant Fertilizer  | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/eggshell-tea-plant-fertilizer/ 🌱🌱🌱 #eggshell #eggshells #eggshelltea #eggshellfertilizer #fertilizer #homemadefertilizer #homestead #homesteader #homesteading #pagan #heathen #witch #magic #science #veggies #containergarden #containergardening

Today, I started a batch of eggshell tea (fertilizer) for my tiny container garden! I decided to sprinkle some eggshells I found in my cupboard (random I know) on the plant babies until the tea is finished (24 hours at least). Eggshells are made mostly of calcium carbonate and when steeped and tested for content showed to add calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and phosphorus to the water. Plants NEED calcium and the other items can be beneficial as well. Saving your eggshells instead of tossing them both saves you money on fertilizers and is a great way to do a little homesteading. If you have young ones around this can be an easy chore for them to help out with. Both in collecting, washing, drying and crushing shells as well as in making the eggshell tea…which I will have a blog about tomorrow! 🌱🌱🌱

It doesn't look like much but I made an herbal electuary for the first time in years today after finding inspiration here on Instagram! I even wrote a how to blog: Herbal Electuaries  | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/herbal-electuaries/ 🌿🌿🌿#electuary #electuaries #herbalelectuary #herbalism #honey #homemade #holistic #holistichealth #naturalmedicine #health #pregnancyhealth #kitchenwitch #greenwitch #witch #blog #blogger #wordpress #theheathenhomesteader #homesteading #homesteader

It doesn't look like much but I made an herbal electuary for the first time in years today after finding inspiration here on Instagram! I even wrote a how to blog: Herbal Electuaries  | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/herbal-electuaries/ 🌿🌿🌿#electuary #electuaries #herbalelectuary #herbalism #honey #homemade #holistic #holistichealth #naturalmedicine #health #pregnancyhealth #kitchenwitch #greenwitch #witch #blog #blogger #wordpress #theheathenhomesteader #homesteading #homesteader

Cherry pie done! Excuse my husband's hideous lattice work. Bahaa. 🍒🍒🍒 #cherry #cherries #cherrypie #pie #homemadepie #homemade #madefromscratch #homesteading #homesteader #hausfrau

Just started the second fermentation for a blueberry and watermelon kefir! I'll be changing the container shortly. Once it's done I will save the fruit and freeze them for smoothies! Mmm. Blueberries are full of potassium, vitamin c, vitamin B6, heart health benefits, fiber, folate and more. Great for pregnancy health. Watermelon is mostly water (yay hydration!) but is dripping (basically literally) with vitamin A, B6 and C as well as antioxidants, amino acids, etc. They are also both tasty. Can't wait! 🍉🍉🍉 #pregnancyhealth #health #watermelon #blueberries #kefir #waterkefir #homesteader #homesteading #kitchenwitch #kitchenwitchery #herbalism #herbalwitch

Home grown mugwort! We have several jars from different parts of the plants that were harvested at different times. Mugwort is a prominent herb in Urglaawe and Braucherei. It's a family favorite here and sacred to my goddess Frau Holda. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is one of the 9 Sacred Herbs to the Anglo-Saxon people. It is mentioned in “The Lacnunga” that was written after the Christianization of the area but still gave insight into the popular practices of the populaces who tended to hold on to some of their Pagan rituals. The 9 Sacred Herbs are said by some to refer to the world tree Yggdrasil while some texts say these correspond to the 9 different illnesses. In either case the herbs were used by Odin (or Woden to the Anglo-Saxon's) to defeat the serpent which was a symbol of death and suffering. Mugwort was used by the Anglo-Saxon's not only to flavor their brews but to also protect against evil and illness among other things. Today, it is commonly used in divination, dream pillows, for protection, to increase psychic powers, for healing, strength, astral projection, safe travel, spiritualism and more! 🌿🌿🌿 #mugwort #artemisiavulgaris #wortcunning #herbalism #lacnunga #ninesacredherbs #braucherei #urglaawe #heathen #heathenry #witch #witchcraft #homesteader #greenthumb #herbcabinet #magic #magical

Home grown mugwort! We have several jars from different parts of the plants that were harvested at different times. Mugwort is a prominent herb in Urglaawe and Braucherei. It's a family favorite here and sacred to my goddess Frau Holda. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is one of the 9 Sacred Herbs to the Anglo-Saxon people. It is mentioned in “The Lacnunga” that was written after the Christianization of the area but still gave insight into the popular practices of the populaces who tended to hold on to some of their Pagan rituals. The 9 Sacred Herbs are said by some to refer to the world tree Yggdrasil while some texts say these correspond to the 9 different illnesses. In either case the herbs were used by Odin (or Woden to the Anglo-Saxon's) to defeat the serpent which was a symbol of death and suffering. Mugwort was used by the Anglo-Saxon's not only to flavor their brews but to also protect against evil and illness among other things. Today, it is commonly used in divination, dream pillows, for protection, to increase psychic powers, for healing, strength, astral projection, safe travel, spiritualism and more! 🌿🌿🌿 #mugwort #artemisiavulgaris #wortcunning #herbalism #lacnunga #ninesacredherbs #braucherei #urglaawe #heathen #heathenry #witch #witchcraft #homesteader #greenthumb #herbcabinet #magic #magical

New yummy blog post up! Naturally Protein Rich Smoothies – Protein Powder Alternative  | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/naturally-protein-rich-smoothies-protein-powder-alternative/ 🍒🍌🍑🍓 #smoothie #fruitsmoothie #proteinrich #proteinshake #naturalprotein #vegan #vegetarian #homemade #homesteader #blog #blogger #wordpress #organic #postworkout

My first kransekake! It's a little lopsided and I added more icing after this photo but I'm so proud I had to share! There is a step by step instructional recipe in my blog: Kransekake – Norwegian Wreath Cake Recipe  | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/kransekake-norwegian-wreath-cake-recipe/ 💕💕💕 #kransekake #vikingcake #wreathcake #cake #homemade #madefromscratch #homesteader #homesteading #anniversary #towercake #almondcake #Scandinavian #norwegianfood #norwegiancake #heathen #theheathenhomesteader

Homemade soy nut butter! I actually prefer it to peanut butter. That's saying something. The basic recipe is in my blog! You can also add other flavor additives like cinnamon, real vanilla extract, cacao, pumpkin spice, etc! 🍴🍴🍴 Homemade Soy Nut Butter Recipe  | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/homemade-soy-nut-butter-recipe/ 🍴🍴🍴 #soy #soynut #soynutbutter #recipe #blog #blogger #wordpress #theheathenhomesteader #heathenhomesteader #homemade #homesteader #homesteading #homesteadingmama #madefromscratch #vegetarian #veganfood #veganbread #vegan #nutbutter

New recipe up! A vegetarian and vegan version included! 🍞🍞🍞 Versatile Sandwich Bread Recipe – Vegetarian and Vegan Included | The Heathen Homesteader https://theheathenhomesteader.wordpress.com/2016/04/23/versatile-sandwich-bread-recipe-vegetarian-and-vegan-included/ 🍞🍞🍞 #vegan #veganfood #veganbread #veganrecipes #veganrecipe #blog #blogger #recipe #bread #breadmaking #makingbread #madefromscratch #theheathenhomesteader #heathenhomesteader #homemade #homesteader #homesteading #homesteadingmama #vegetarian

My first weaving on my new loom is done! Well, mostly. I'm thinking of woodburning something on the spoon and maybe switching it to face the other way. Thoughts? I have so much learning to do but this was so fun! ✨✨✨ #delftinspired #woven #handmade #handwoven #kitchendecor #home #homesteadingmama #homesteading #homesteader #handcrafter #rustic #folk #folkart #weaving #loomwoven #wallhanging #theheathenhomesteader #heathenhomesteader

Vegan Bread made with Half Buckwheat/Half Unbleached All Purpose Flour with pine nuts and ground flaxseed. So yummy! Using this for sandwiches tomorrow! 🍞🍞🍞 #veganfood #veganbread #vegansubstitutes #vegan #homemade #homesteader #homesteading #homemadebread #homesteadingmama #theheathenhomesteader #heathenhomesteader #bread #freshbread

Warp. ✂️✂️✂️ #weaving #loomweaving #learningtoweave #loom #crafty #crafter #handcrafting #theheathenhomesteader #heathenhomesteader #homesteader #homesteading #oldcrafts #slowcrafts #slowcrafting