HOMESTEAD MUST-HAVES
ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR THE SELF-RELIANT LIFESTYLE
BY SUZY JEFFRIES
Taking on more of the everyday tasks for keeping your family properly nourished means learning many practical skills. These are things that were common knowledge in the United States many years ago but are now considered antiquated and rare. What follows is a group of useful tools and gear that will make the transition and the performance of these chores easier and more efficient.
LEM Butter Churner
LEM sells its products both online and through retailers. Its butter churner fits any wide-mouth, 1-quart mason jar. It features a threaded, screw-on lid, thus providing a more secure closure. The churn paddles are made from stainless steel. Using the hand crank to whip cream, you can enjoy fresh butter in just a few minutes.
MSRP
$44.49
URL
LEMProducts.com
Dalstrong Gladiator Series 6-Inch Boning Knife
Dalstrong is known for beautiful kitchen knives, but its boning knives are also getting great reviews. The Gladiator Series 6-Inch Boning Knife is terrific for butchering, because it’s designed for de-boning, filleting, skinning, trimming and butterflying. The blade is shaped to glade the curves of the bones, with a tapered tip to work within difficult-to-reach areas. It’s forged from a single piece of high-carbon ThyssenKrupp German steel, has an ultra-sharp edge and offers excellent wear and stain resistance. This knife is also available in an 8-inch version.
MSRP
$109.99
URL
Dalstrong.com