Grow It. Raise It. Cook It. Preserve It.

Welcome to Coffee Homestead

Coffee Homestead is about learning useful homestead skills from the beginning and taking them one step at a time. We'll grow food, raise animals, cook what we have, preserve the extra, and share the things that work—and the things we'd do differently next time.

You don't need a perfect farm, a huge garden or years of experience. Start where you are, learn a little each season, and build the kind of homestead life that makes sense for your family.

Where Would You Like to Start?

Pick the part of homesteading you're working on today. We'll start with the basics and build from there.

Vintage black and white illustration of a garden harvest basket for Grow It

Grow It.

Plan your first garden, learn what to grow, work with the seasons, solve common problems and bring a better harvest into the kitchen.

Go to the Garden →

Vintage black and white illustration of a duck and duckling for Raise It

Raise It.

Practical help for raising chickens, ducks and other homestead animals—from getting started to everyday care and the lessons animals teach us along the way.

Visit Farm Animals →

Vintage black and white illustration of a cast iron skillet meal for Cook It

Cook It.

Hearty breakfasts, practical dinners, homemade breads, garden-fresh sides, wild game and the recipes that make their way to our family table.

Find a Recipe →

Vintage black and white illustration of canning jars and a canner for Preserve It

Preserve It.

Learn to preserve the harvest, stock a useful pantry and save some of today's abundance for another season.

Start Preserving →

Start at the Beginning

Homesteading Doesn't Have to Be Complicated

A lot of homesteading advice starts somewhere in the middle. Around here, we're going back to the beginning. If you want to grow vegetables, we'll start with where to put the garden and what your family actually likes to eat. If you want chickens or ducks, we'll talk about what they really need before you bring them home.

Then we'll keep going together—from planting to harvest, from brooder to flock, and from fresh food on the counter to supper on the table or jars in the pantry.

The Coffee Homestead Approach

Useful Skills for Real Life

This isn't about making homesteading look perfect. It's about learning useful skills, becoming a little more capable, knowing more about where our food comes from, and passing those skills along.

We'll share what has worked for us, what hasn't, and what we'd do differently—because sometimes the most useful advice comes from the part that didn't go according to plan.

A Good Place to Begin

New to Coffee Homestead? Start with the garden, explore the farmhouse kitchen, learn about the animals, or see why preserving food is one of the homestead skills we believe is worth keeping alive.

Start Your First Garden

Simple, beginner-friendly help from choosing a spot through your first harvest.

Start Your Garden →

Meet the Farm Animals

Start learning about chickens, ducks, eggs and everyday animal care.

Meet the Animals →

Why Preserve Food?

Why learning to put food by still matters—and why you don’t have to grow everything yourself.

Learn About Preserving →

Old Fashioned, Salt and Sugar Home-Cured Bacon

Healthy, nitrite free bacon cured at home with more flavor than you ever imagined.

The new Instant Omni Plus Air Fryer Review

Today, I am reviewing the Instant Omni Plus and the Emeril Everyday air fryers. Air-fryers have gained in popularity in the last two years, and it is easy to see why. It makes cooking at home quick, easy, and air frying is a very healthy way to eat some of your...

Welcome to my Homestead!

Hi, my name is Kara Coffee, welcome to my homestead! I live on a cattle ranch in South Eastern Oklahoma with my husband and brood of kids. We raise our own beef, sometimes pigs, and with our large family lots of fun and trouble! I love the old fashioned home skills...

Homemade Canned Pinto Beans

This simple recipe is the true work horse of my pantry. From side dish to complete meal these are the beans you will reach for again and again. I have canned other beans with more seasoning for paticular uses, like chili or itailian flavors for soups and stews, but...

Homemade Canned Chicken Noodle Soup

I can't say there are many things that I love more than seeing home canned jars of food on my pantry shelf. I love that these precious jars contain wholesome food brimining with slow cooked depth of flavor and this recipe is no different. Full of savory chicken tender...

Brooding Ducklings: A Complete Guide to Raising Baby Ducks

Learn how to brood ducklings successfully, from heat and bedding to feed, niacin, water, swimming, cleaning and the transition outdoors.

Gardening With Chickens: How to Put Your Flock to Work Without Losing Your Garden

Chickens can be wonderful garden helpers—or tiny feathered wrecking crews. Here’s how we keep them out of growing vegetables and put them to work when and where they can actually help.

Duck Eggs vs. Chicken Eggs: What’s the Difference?

If you keep both ducks and chickens—or you’ve spotted duck eggs at a farmers market—you may have wondered whether duck eggs are really that different from the chicken eggs most of us grew up eating. The short answer is yes, but not so different that you need to...

Planning Your First Vegetable Garden: A Simple Beginner’s Guide

Grow it. Raise it. Cook it. Preserve it.

Pan Seared Venison Tenderloin

Discover the Art of Homestead Cooking Join Our Culinary Journey Explore the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that define our unique homestead recipes. Dive into a world where each dish tells a story, crafted with love and passed down through generations....

Special Occasion Dinner Planner

Plan Your Perfect Celebration Free Special Occasion Menu Planner Organize your next gathering with ease using our comprehensive planner, designed to keep your event stress-free and enjoyable. Guest List Management Effortlessly track RSVPs and seating arrangements with...

Browned Butter Cowboy Cookies

Inroduction About this Recipe These cowboy-sized cookies, with their invitingly soft centers and those slightly crisp edges, are the perfect blend everyones favorite cookie texture.  The secret lies in the browned butter, which infuses each cookie with a sublime,...

Naan

Inroduction About this Recipe This Naan recipe is incredibly simple and requires no special equipment. Naan is a delightful indulgence, offering soft, pillowy bread that’s perfect for soaking up your favorite curry or complementing a hearty stew. The dough is easy to...

Foil Packet Chicken

Inroduction About this Recipe Are you ready for a delicious, budget-friendly meal that everyone can customize to their liking? Look no further than my perfect recipe for foil packet chicken. Head to your local farmers market to pick up some fresh, affordable produce...

Crockpot Italian Chicken (Alfredo)

Savor the Comfort: Rich and Flavorful Chicken Alfredo Awaits This delightful and budget-friendly meal bursts with flavor, and the convenience of the crockpot makes it a breeze for weeknight dinners. This recipe yields a generous amount of Chicken Sauce, so be sure to...

Cornbread Taco Bake

Cornbread Taco Bake Indulge in a TexMex taco bake crowned with a golden cornbread topping, a hearty dish that is both easy to prepare and incredibly economical. This delightful bake features a savory meat filling infused with spicy vegetables and melted cheese, all...

Luxurious Duck Egg Carbonara

Indulge in Opulence: Duck Egg Carbonara, a Culinary Delight Experience a rich twist on a classic Italian dish with luxurious duck egg carbonara. The creamy yolks and savory pancetta create a harmonious blend that coats al dente pasta. This dish showcases the unique...

Come Learn Along With Us

Coffee Homestead is a place to learn one useful thing at a time. Grow a few vegetables. Bake the bread. Raise the chicks. Can the tomatoes. Make mistakes, try again, and enjoy what you build along the way.

Pull up a chair—and bring your coffee.

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