An edition of Made from scratch (2009)

Made from Scratch

Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life

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An edition of Made from scratch (2009)

Made from Scratch

Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life

  • 4.0 (1 rating) ·
  • 4 Want to read
  • 1 Have read

Starting off as a young, single woman with a desk job and a city apartment, Jenna Woginrich set out to build a more self-sufficient lifestyle by learning homesteading skills. She didn't own land or have much practical experience beyond a few forays into knitting and soap making, but she did have a strong desire to opt out of what she saw as a consumer-driven culture. After moving across the country to a rented farmhouse in northern Idaho, she learned to raise chickens, keep bees, and grow her own food.This is the story of her joyful, dramatic, and sometimes sorrowful journey toward self-reliance. Along the way, she learned that an abundance of enthusiasm and a willingness to experiment could make up for a lack of knowledge, and that reaching out to others for mentoring and guidance could help her reconnect with her community.From the satisfying work of starting a new garden and installing honeybees, to the bliss of gathering fresh eggs to be baked into a quiche served with warm-from-the-oven bread and hand-churned butter, Made from Scratch shares the deep satisfaction that comes with providing for oneself. In an encouraging and entertaining voice, Woginrich weaves into her narrative easy-to-follow instructions for making your own clothes, teaching yourself to play a musical instrument, and much more.In any setting — urban, suburban, or rural — with any level of experience, it's possible to take small steps toward self-reliance. Windowbox vegetable gardens, a batch of homemade strawberry jam, a handknit sweater, or a small flock of backyard chickens all satisfy the craving to homestead. It's not about having a rustic cabin on five acres, complete with a pickup truck and a barn full of livestock. For Woginrich, it's about being more receptive to learning the simple skills most of us have forgotten, and finding joy in the process.Praise for Made from Scratch —"The book...is simultaneously a lighthearted fish-out-of-water, city-girl-turns-homesteader memoir, and a more serious primer on making a lifestyle change. Perfect for environmentally conscious, do-it-yourself readers." —Booklist "This fine, simple book is the real deal — and it will come as a great relief to people feeling some silent dread in a time of rising gas prices, food shortages, and the like. Much can be done - in your home!" —Bill McKibbon, author of Deep Economy  "A delightful introduction to the simple (and not so simple) life." —William Alexander, author of The $64 Tomato

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Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life
2010, Storey Publishing, LLC
in English
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Made from Scratch
2010, Storey Publishing, LLC
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Cover of: Made from Scratch
Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life
2010, Storey Publishing, LLC
in English
Cover of: Made from scratch
Made from scratch
2009, Storey Pub.
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OL33387882M
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