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How to make Homemade Pizza Dough

March 30, 2012 By Mike

Homemade Pizza Dough Last weekend we were having friends over for dinner and I got a chance to make homemade pizza dough for the first time. It was flat out simple and I don’t think I’ll ever get the store bought stuff again! Ingredients 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon […]

Knockwurst and Sauerkraut

March 25, 2012 By Mike

Knockwurst and Sauerkraut I’ve had the itch to use my homemade sauerkraut in a dish for a while now, and when I passed an” old school” German Pork Store I knew I had to have some good Knockwurst to compliment my fermented masterpiece! Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 slices cooked bacon, cut up 1 […]

Corned Beef Hash

March 17, 2012 By Mike

Homemade Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash I love St. Patrick’s Day, I get to make one of my favorite dishes Corned Beef Hash. As long as I can remember my Mom lugged out the grinder to make this with the left-overs from St. Patty’s day. I’m ashamed to admit that as a kid I wouldn’t eat the homemade […]

Review of the Swamp Rat Knife Works Rat Shaker

March 11, 2012 By Mike

I’ve got to spend a bit of time with one of my favorite little knives the Swamp Rat Knife Works Rat Shaker. Like everything from Swamp Rat this little knife is built like a tank and yet easy to carry and use. The Rat Shaker is 1/4 inch thick and made of SR101 steel. SR101 […]

Dutch Oven Cooking

March 10, 2012 By Mike

Dutch Oven Cooking With the weather being on the nice side today I had the itch to do some Backyard Pioneering so I got the Dutch Oven out for a bit of old fashioned cooking. I’ve only used my Dutch Oven a few times but it is a skill I want to master. I think […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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