Sheri Ann Richerson

11/01/2026

Have you ever tried coconut, cinnamon and rose together in a cookie?

I came across this unusual flavor combination while looking through The Flavor Bible and decided I just had to try it! I used Swerve instead of regular sugar and even gave my Cricut Cake another try at cutting cookie dough into decorative shapes.

Let's just say the Cricut Cake was a challenge! Thankfully, you don't need one to make these cookies. Regular cookie cutters work just fine.

The cookies turned out buttery with a lovely combination of flavors, and my husband even took some to work to share!

Have you ever baked with rose water? I'd love to know what you made!

https://experimentalhomesteader.com/swerve-cookie-recipe/

Bake coconut, cinnamon and rose cookies with Swerve. Learn how to mix, chill, roll, cut and decorate these homemade floral sugar cookies.

11/01/2026

There's nothing quite like homemade dinner rolls fresh from the oven!

With Thanksgiving coming up, I'm already thinking about the homemade breads and side dishes that make holiday meals special. Soft, fluffy yeast rolls with homemade butter are always a favorite!

Do you make your own dinner rolls for Thanksgiving, or does someone else in your family handle the bread?

https://experimentalhomesteader.com/homemade-swerve-dinner-rolls-recipe/

This easy homemade swerve dinner rolls recipe is perfect for everyday, but is easy to dress up with various seeds and grains for the holidays!

11/01/2026

The garden season is not over just because it is November. Here in Indiana, fall vegetables like garlic, spinach, kale and root crops can keep producing well into the cold months - some even taste sweeter after a frost. My fall vegetable guide covers planting windows, hoops and frost cloth, and when to mulch.
https://exoticgardening.com/tips-for-growing-fall-vegetables/

11/01/2026

Self-sufficiency is not about doing everything at once. It is about small, practical steps that add up. 101 Self-Sufficiency Tips is Book 1 in my 101 series, full of ideas you can start using right where you are, with what you already have.
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11/01/2026

There is always one. You walk the pens doing your checks and somebody has to poke her head through the fence to supervise. Honestly, the flock misses nothing. Do your hens follow every move you make too? - Sheri Ann

11/01/2026

There's something so comforting about the warmth of a wood stove on a chilly November evening!

But heating with wood is about more than enjoying a cozy fire. Choosing the right firewood, keeping the stove maintained, and learning how to use it efficiently are all important parts of heating a home safely.

Our wood stove is an important part of life on the homestead, and I appreciate having another way to keep warm.

Do you heat with wood, or do you have a fireplace just for occasional fires?

https://experimentalhomesteader.com/mastering-wood-stove-usage-tips-and-tricks/

Turn your wood stove into a homesteader's essential with expert tips. Mastering wood stove usage ensures warmth, efficiency, and comfort.

11/01/2026

My shoutouts today are for Sarah Stults - Author Jessica Miller - Kathy Gerstorff - Yvonne Mason - Gwendolyn Law - Mary Brotherton and all the indie authors Bookworm Orchard!

Today we celebrate and honor our many talented authors!

These folks put their heart and soul into their work to bring their stories to life. Stories they write not for themselves, but for you...the reader!

Do them a favor and give them a shout out today...and if you haven't yet...give their last book a review!

11/01/2026

Cold weather calls for a pot of soup with homemade dumplings dropped right in. These are the real from-scratch kind - just flour, salt, eggs from the coop and a few minutes of work - and they come out tender and pillowy, soaking up all that rich broth.
https://experimentalhomesteader.com/homemade-dumplings-from-scratch/

11/01/2026

A cabbage bigger than a kid? 🥬 This is the Sapporo Giant #4 from Baker Creek, and I planted it in October. Will it survive an Indiana winter, sleep right through it, and wake up growing in spring? Watch the full experiment: https://youtu.be/1c1hlfqwjGo