Wild + Whole

Crop rotation is the process of shifting which crops are grown in which beds in your garden from year to year. This process has been used for thousands of years to promote soil health and improve crop yields. The ancient Romans and Mayans used crop rotations to support their civilizations without...

As we transition from winter to spring, I’ve been craving slow-cooked meat that would shred apart easily with a fork, without having to braise it in another wintery stew or smoke it on the BBQ pit. Inspired by Cuban roasted pork, I came up with this easy method for cooking a wild hog leg in the oven...

Spending time outdoors, whether it’s sitting in a tree stand or working in the garden, is a big source of joy in my life. But what’s less joyful is the impact being outside in all conditions has on my skin, where the rain, wind, and cold often leave my hands chapped and cracking. Making skin salve...

It’s been a particularly strange winter here in our zone, with fluctuating temperatures that touched new records, some of the wildest wind storms I’ve ever personally experienced, and a mixed flock of ducks and chickens that didn’t quite know what to make of it all. Those wind storms were reason...

Classic chili is at its most satisfying in December and January, but when the weather starts warming up, try white chili to mix things up a bit. Made with turkey (or substitute any gamebird or poultry), white beans, green chilies, and cilantro, white chili is a lighter and more vibrant dish. And the...

Many gardeners have a springtime tradition of taking a trip to the garden center and coming home with a car or truck full of little veggie seedlings. I also enjoy perusing the aisles at my local big box garden center, but there are some downsides to sourcing your plants this way. The corporate...

This soup has everything that you would want in a cold-weather pick-me-up. Combine a healthy dose of protein-rich, creamy cannellini beans, fresh veggies, and just enough sausage meat to add fat, depth, and flavor, and you end up with a simple yet soul-satisfying meal. This is one of those rustic...

Like most homesteaders, I want to be as self-sufficient as humanly possible. That includes raising as much of my protein as I can, but did you know there’s a way that you can raise great quality meat right in your backyard, practically anywhere in North America? It’s true, and that miracle animal...