Ukrainain Homesteading

Cross Cultural Family Living in Lviv, Ukraine

We are an international family of four living in Lviv, Ukraine trying to figure out how to do the homesteading thing and learn how to be more self sustaining. We don’t always know what we are doing but we would love to share our journey with you.

Food & Recipes
Homemade Kombucha second Fermented fruit tea, Probiotic food
Recipes

Replace Soda with Homemade Kombucha

Tired of drinking store-bought soda full of excess sugar and chemicals? Try making homemade kombucha! It’s easy, doesn’t take a lot of work, and is a whole lot healthier.

Start making kombucha at home with your own SCOBY. healthy Kombucha SCOBY "symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast" in hands.
Fermentation

Making Kombucha – A Few Basic Questions

So you want to start making kombucha at home. Or maybe you are not quite sure what kombucha is. Here are a few basic answers for questions you might have about making your own kombucha at home.

Making fresh apple juice
Recipes

Fresh Apple Juice

Making fresh apple juice is not only tastier than store-bought brands, but also healthier, cheaper, and has many more uses. All that is required is a juicer and fresh apples to start making your own delicious juice.

Simple Spicy Sauerkraut
Recipes

Simple Spicy Sauerkraut

A simple recipe for spicy sauerkraut that anyone can make. Add a little spicy twist and it is also a great way for anyone to get into fermentation.

Gardening
It's extremely easy to grow an endless supply of herbs at home from only kitchen scraps and water, Stop running to the store to add flavor to your dishes and create them right in your home.
Gardening

Grow an Endless Supply of Herbs at Home

It’s extremely easy to grow an endless supply of herbs at home from only kitchen scraps and water, Stop running to the store to add flavor to your dishes and create them right in your home.

Family Life
Homesteading
Homesteading

5 Reasons to be More Self Sufficient

You don’t have to live on a huge farm or homestead to live more intentionally. There are ways you can start today. Here are 5 reasons to be more self sufficient.